…states. In Kansas, farmers weren’t shy about sharing their concerns around livestock markets. And in Puerto Rico, the power of farm bill programs to strengthen farmers was on full display.”…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) celebrated the landmark decision. The dispute was in relation to tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) commitments, which the U.S. claimed were violating the terms established…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
The Port of Oakland is making moves to help relieve some of the pressure on agricultural exports. Issues with container availability and storage capacity have made the export process exceptionally…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-31-21
…ending 2021 with an expected record in crop export value and water and port issues a top priority to monitor in 2022. Tune in to the show for these news…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…ability for growers to export their goods. The crop report shows that almonds were the most exported crop in 2020, making up 25 percent of all agricultural exports from Fresno…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…the markets would absorb it. This year, with that slightly lower crop, we should be in great shape.” Waycott also noted his hope that with the recent storm systems bringing…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “Safeguarding U.S. animal health helps us expand export opportunities for rural America to more and better…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressed concern about how agricultural exports are suffering under continuing challenges. A letter was sent to some of the leading ocean carriers highlighting the issues…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
…push the growth of organic, with retailers vying for market share of the organic produce demand. What began with specialty markets gave way to some of the biggest retail chains…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
…tribal governments. The establishment of a local food purchase program is aimed at expanding local and regional markets and bolstering resiliency in the food system. Eligible state and tribal governments…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…taking to build a more resilient supply chain and better food system and to increase competition in agricultural markets. These steps are pursuant to President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…the negative impact that is having on export potential. “Western Growers is very pleased to see the House overwhelmingly pass H.R. 4996, which will help ensure fairer shipping practices and…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…almond industry, as many agricultural products struggle to reach export markets. However, Walhbrink remains confident that once logistical issues begin to straighten out there is a significant opportunity for continued…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access…