…for applying EU health and environmental standards to imported food and ag products. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently submitted comments highlighting several concerns with the idea. In…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…the unanimous vote in the Senate to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Farmers have lost out on up to $4 billion in agricultural exports because of lack of access…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…markets for U.S. agricultural products. USDA is working to transform the nation’s food system by making it fair, competitive, distributed, and resilient and by building new markets at home and abroad….
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…profits.” Ag groups such as National Milk Producers Foundation, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and U.S. Dairy Export Council have praised the advancement of the legislation. Farming organizations have been…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…of on-farm labor, as well as other ag supporting businesses have created further complications for producers. The disruption of labor markets and the overall supply chain brought on by COVID-19…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…U.S. agricultural exporters grappling with severe supply chain challenges. This will provide meaningful assistance in getting their high-quality products to overseas customers,” U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
Some food safety tips to consider when visiting Farmers Markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Ralph (Ravi) Kayden on Unsplash Farmers markets offer some of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers pop-up port facilities that provide innovation to export efficiency, the increased populations of…
Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency
…month in Oakland California, and now, the newest site in Seattle improves shipping ag exports to market destinations by allowing the process to become more efficient. Listen to Vilsack discuss…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
…exported to Mexico increased by 42 percent. Exports of ag and ag-related products totaled $27 billion, setting a new record for value. U.S. exports in 2021 have helped to close…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…to be really fast to give up the record profits that they’re now making.” The supply and demand imbalance between the U.S. and Asian markets has also been a substantial…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…products. We will also fight against any speculative behaviour that endangers food security or access to food for vulnerable countries or populations. Therefore, we are closely monitoring markets affecting the…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…agricultural inputs, seeds, and retail markets. The inquiry is part of the overall effort to address issues of competition within the agricultural supply chain. More information on the request for…