Despite numerous challenges in the global trade market in 2018, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service had multiple successes in expanding export opportunities and diversifying markets for U.S. farm and food products. …
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…egg inspection services. Grain and other commodity inspection, weighing, grading, and IT support services funded by user fees. Inspections for import and export activities to prevent the introduction and dissemination…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…helping U.S. agricultural exporters develop new markets. A total of 71 organizations have applied for the program, submitting requests totaling more than $600 million, for funding that will be allocated…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…decisions for the future,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. The farm bill also includes permanent funding for local food programs and farmers markets. It will now be easier…
Slight Decline in Global Demand for Cotton
…million from last year, so slight tightening and we’re seeing that in the markets,” said Rob Johansson, United States Department of Agriculture Chief Economist. “We’re sitting at about .74 cents…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…communities through food donation and generating clean fuels to power their operations.” This year’s regional winners are: Sprouts Farmers Markets (California) for donating 695 tons of fresh surplus food to people…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…A total of $200 million is being made available for the development of foreign markets for American ag products through the Foreign Agricultural Service’s (FAS) Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) program. …
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…a critical aspect of keeping the almond industry competitive in the market. As California’s largest agricultural export and the third most valuable crop for the state, the almond industry plays…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…trade programs to bolster exports. While I feel there were missed opportunities in forest management and in improving work requirements for certain SNAP recipients, this bill does include several helpful…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…producers, local and organic food production, bioenergy, and access to new markets. It also addresses broadband, farm stress and mental health issues, and the opioid epidemic in rural areas. It’s…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
…export market for U.S. beef, accounting for nearly $2 billion in sales in 2017. However, U.S. beef exports face tariffs as high as 50 percent under some circumstances. “NCBA strongly…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…SPS subcommittees under the FTA. More details on requirements for exporting to Morocco will be available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Morocco. Source: USDA…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
…for a rice farmer.” Despite the difficulties, he said, “the opportunities have never been greater to farm and be in agriculture,” thanks to innovation and access to markets. “What we…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
…pet markets with close to a dozen different product lines for pets and farm animals. Some of the most notable products include the antibiotic Baytril, as well as popular pet…