…serve as an integral link between American producers and overseas customers, without which contracts cannot be met and the ability to compete in or even access foreign markets is threatened,”…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
…May 4. Grants can be used for the development of new products from raw agricultural products or to help promote new markets for established products. Those interested in the program…
Understanding the California Water Futures Market
…function similarly to futures markets for other commodities. The market will allow water users to lock in a particular price they are willing to pay for water. This new futures…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
…promotional programs for agricultural products in the European Union. As markets begin to reopen globally, the coalition asserts that support is needed to ensure the viability of ag export markets…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
Dairy groups are united in their call for changes to how Canada administers its Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs). The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…community, particularly during difficult times. “The last several years have brought an onslaught of uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers-from weather extremes to the disruptions of international markets to COVID-19…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…ag production was exported in 2019. Agricultural exports were valued at $21.7 billion. The increase in export value in 2019 matches the ongoing trend. Over the past 10 years, the…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…release. “This legislation will ensure farmers and ranchers have fair access to markets and are fully informed on pricing so they can continue to put food on the table in…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…COVID restrictions down to where we can have full crews working full-time, and get these exports out. We’re dying here.” For months agricultural exporters have struggled to obtain shipping containers…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…dependent on export markets, the industry could encounter some challenges in 2021 as number-two exporter Brazil sees its currency weaken. The weaker U.S. dollar also presents positive opportunity for almonds…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…and lead the world in food, fiber and feed production for export.” Montaño Greene was previously appointed by President Obama to serve as State Executive Director for FSA in Arizona….
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…participants. Some of the presentations will feature information about regenerative grazing, biology-based soil testing, and soil-health management practices. Other discussions will highlight corporate investment in soil health, new markets for…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
…of COVID also remains a major concern for growers. Flareups of COVID have the potential to completely upend global markets in a similar fashion that was seen in early 2020….