…and that can keep the overseas markets even higher. In a release, the Information Service says, “China’s end-users of LP can already afford to pay these high prices, so there’s…
Rising Global Income Levels Help Keep Demand Strong for California Ag Products
…about when you just look at the continued growth in our export volumes of many of these products,” Fumasi noted. “Some of them have had some pricing pressure as well,…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…your local USDA Service Center. 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…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…export bookings and enhances oversight of various charges and fees. “At a time when our farmers are still pressing to regain lost overseas markets after years of trade upheaval, the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-11-21
…make shopping at farmers’ markets more shopper inclusive and the consumption of California prunes has stayed strong throughout pandemic challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…Mandatory Reporting information and is aimed at increasing transparency in the market. “During the past five years, stresses and disruptions caused by concentration in livestock markets have hurt producers, workers,…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…exports. While not all California crops stand to benefit from the increased trade volume, work will continue to expand export opportunities. “We need to continue to work with our Chinese…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture to explore and call attention to the difficult trajectory cattle markets have followed over the last two years. Prices at the grocery store…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…Producers Council, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “The Protein PACT is the first initiative to unite meat, poultry, and dairy farmers and processors in a common vision for transparent…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
…years, an appropriations bill that includes additional funding for smoke exposure research and what the lumber markets mean for ag commodities. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…reviews from the agriculture industry. “NCBA has long been on the forefront of issues like accurate ‘Product of the USA’ labeling, competitive and transparent markets, and a more resilient supply…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
…on export markets. “In the next few years, we’re hoping we’ll have freer access to some Asian markets. At the same time, expecting that the EU will continue demanding more…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…to access markets and to receive fair compensation. A fact sheet from the White House provides a breakdown of what the executive order covers. There have been mixed reviews from…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
The Senate approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act is being described as an “important step” for helping farmers and ranchers navigate carbon markets. The Growing Climate Solutions Act is…