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…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…fingers tips no matter where they are. Producers can search for markets based on location, by state, or commodity. They can easily add reports to the favorites feature for quick…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…limiting dairy market access in violation of provisions established in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) have rejected…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
…on Belarus, and China stepping away from the export market all contributed to the rising prices. Vice President and Senior RaboResearch Analyst for RaboAgrifinance, Roland Fumasi said there are multiple…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
Ukraine invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. Fertilizer is a significant agricultural export for Russia, which represents approximately one-fifth…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…processing to make agricultural markets more accessible, fair, competitive, and resilient for American farmers and ranchers. “For too long, ranchers and processors have seen the value and the opportunities they…
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
…exported from Michoacan were for US markets. He thanked Mexican officials for their help in allowing avocado inspections to resume. “United States Department of Agriculture thanks our partners in Mexico…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers keeping almonds in international markets amidst port problems, the optimism for future water…