…session. He highlighted not only the impact of ongoing drought and the need for federal intervention but also the need to support American ag exports. Matoian, along with others, pointed…
Almond Update: Marvel Studios Partnership Highlights Value of California Almonds
…promote the movie launch,” said Fleischmann. “We quickly realized how nicely this could pair in a number of our markets around the globe and went back to Marvel and asked…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…important foreign markets accessible for agricultural producers and other exporters. “Foreign exporters’ access to the American market and our consumers is a privilege, not a right. Cargo ships looking to…
Global Appetite for Pork
…product promotion along with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The Pork Board’s Vice President of International Market Development Courtney Knupp says the strategy is two-fold. “First to differentiate U.S. pork…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…additional markets,” Vilsack said in a press release. “As we build back better, our food systems must be both more inclusive and more competitive. By helping mitigate the costs of…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…Prop 12 should be reversed. “We commend the Biden administration for taking action to stop ill-considered ballot initiatives like California’s Proposition 12 that undermine vital supply chains, national markets and…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Some estimates suggest we’ve lost out on more than $25 billion in agricultural exports.” President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt was in attendance at the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-17-22
…of observing pollinator week, and export market development funding is necessary to rival other counties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…address the backlog of almonds destined for export markets. “We’ve partnered with the Union Pacific and with a number of private landowners to open up rail spurs as inland ports…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…U.S. ag exports with cargo space. The authority of the Federal Maritime Commission will also be bolstered to ensure American exporters are being treated fairly. “Undue burden to our food…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
…of exports leaving the United States. “This is like a death knell in the markets that we’ve spent hundreds of millions of dollars if not more trying to open after…
Week in Review: Insects Considered Endangered ‘Fish’ and ACP Protocols Proving Successful
…IHS Markit and Texas A&M University shows that public-private U.S. agricultural export market development programs remain highly effective. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…nomination is receiving a significant amount of support from a variety of industry groups. COURTESY: USDA “Expanding U.S. agricultural export opportunities requires all hands on deck,” said Jim Mulhern, President…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…increase access to locally sourced, fresh, healthy, and nutritious food in underserved communities while building more and better markets, especially for underserved producers.” Prior to the application period for LFPA…