A report from CoBank shows animal agriculture needs trade negotiators at the table to build export markets. The report says the recent nomination of a chief agriculture negotiator with the…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…the industry, approximately one day’s worth of U.S. milk production each week goes to exports, which results in about $6.5 billion in U.S. dairy products being exported to over 133…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…but these programs provide stability when markets are volatile, making a big difference in the lives of farm families across the country.” Producers have been increasingly enrolling in both ARC…
Port of Los Angeles Experiences Another Record Month for Cargo
…issues for ag producers struggling to get their products out to export markets. Loaded imports reached more than 468,059 TEUs in September, while the number of loaded exports dropped by…
Beat the odds with Atticus
…Like any gambler, you aim to stack the deck to ensure you’re not leaving success up to chance. Shan Brooks, Atticus director, Florida & specialty markets/products, is no stranger to…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
The total value of agriculture exports may reach an all-time high in fiscal year 2022, October through September. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of major categories of commodities,…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…President Harris, USDA is shifting the balance of power back to the communities and small businesses of America by investing in ways we can build more, better and fairer markets…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…livestock markets. LMR ultimately needs to be improved and permanently extended, and we look forward to working with Congress to institute reforms that can help address consolidation in livestock markets.”…
Joint Initiative Seeks to Promote Competition in the Beef Supply Chain
The American Antitrust Institute and Organization for Competitive Markets announced a new joint initiative, “Breaking the Market Power Bottleneck in U.S. Beef: A Roadmap for Building an Independent Ranching and…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Expanding Soil Health Through Carbon Markets, among others. First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program has leveraged partner contributions of more than $1 for every…
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
…agriculture are strongest when they can develop regulations and markets based on their state’s unique conditions,” Glenn said in a press release. “However, to ensure all our states’ agricultural industries…
Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets
A new survey by Axiom Marketing shows the participation levels and interest in Carbon Markets from ag retailers, a top source of information for farmers. The research from the Minneapolis-based…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…export cargo bookings, while frequent ship delays and cancellations with little or no notice to our exporters, is delaying shipments by weeks or even months. The resulting inability of shippers…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…The American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, and North American Meat Institute have all expressed approval for Trevino to take up the position. Trevino’s…