The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting to hit a record for agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2021. According to the quarterly ag trade forecast, U.S. ag exports…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…Industry groups have highlighted the need for increased transparency in cattle markets and are encouraging the reauthorization of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Act. The groups also expressed interest in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s record export forecast but still no reason for…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…better equip these businesses – especially those serving local and regional markets – with the tools needed to capitalize on new opportunities, create jobs, and achieve a more resilient food…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…need for supporting new and better markets for ag and forestry products generated through CSAF practices. The climate-smart agriculture report provides an overview of actions needed to achieve climate goals…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…sets of issues for growers, Isom explains. Many export destinations require fumigants to be applied to products before they can be exported to foreign markets. Some trade markets also have…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…organizations have agreed to work collaboratively to address concerns within the cattle marketplace. “Unfair markets and a lack of competition in the beef industry has been extremely harmful to producers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-24-21
…details on COVID complications still sticking around in markets even as things open back up. And he has the details on some new technology being developed by a big name…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…commodities very dependent upon export markets. What do those look like? How are we doing on trade?” Jacobsen noted. “We’re hoping that we’re going to see a strong rebound for…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
…products, bolster wood energy markets, and safeguard community forests. USDA has awarded more than $15 million in grant funding for a variety of projects. Forest Service awards will also leverage…
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
Timely transportation is imperative to the strength of American ag exports. Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Peter Friedmann explained to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
…shipping containers have made it difficult to get agricultural products to export markets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that trucking rates are continuing to increase. According to the…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…31, 2021,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “USDA-certified organic products may continue to be exported through 2021. USDA will continue to work with U.S. organic exporters…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…and socially disadvantaged farmers and creating new market opportunities for value-added and niche products.” LAMP grants are designed to support producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, as well as…