…farm real estate markets, interest rates on farm loans remained at historic lows, and strong farm finances also led to further improvement in agricultural credit conditions. Despite consistent concerns about…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…in so many positive ways. Under 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…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-26-21
…to bolster organic production in California, and expectations for ag export values. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers…
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
…that this industry has done to develop consumers. Markets around the world really responded during COVID in a very positive way.” Challenges were many over the past year. Complicating issues…
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
…of the mix. Advertising continues in December in Mexico and key markets in Central America, with retail promotions scheduled in those export markets and multiple others. According to Nave the…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…are creating problems for industry members, specifically issues with transportation. The cost and availability of shipping containers are making it difficult to get products to international markets. Matoian noted that…
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
…the viability of export markets for U.S. dairy moving forward. “This export crisis may well result in irreparable harm to American agriculture as customers around the world are questioning the…
Almond Update: Export Delays and What’s on The Horizon
All of agriculture has been struggling with export delays, but the challenges have been particularly difficult for the almond industry. Export markets are especially important for almond growers, with the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-11-21
…and what is being done to address it, along with information on lettuce prices and the ag export potential between the U.S. and European Union. Tune in to the show…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…impacts on the overall movement of goods. Delays are creating inconsistent product delivery, which the groups’ note jeopardizes the strength of markets moving forward. Costs for container shipping are compounding…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
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…