…percent of the world’s cacao beans, which are used to make chocolate, are lost to cacao plant diseases. Researcher Doctor Alina Puig is finding ways to fight those issues. One…
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…works with companies and organizations to line up students with internships and job shadow opportunities. One of the largest issues the organization faces is convincing these agricultural entities to take…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…application management, business development and financial planning, meat and poultry processing technical and operational support, and supply chain development. Information on how to request technical assistance through the MPPTA program…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…of its employees and the American people. The Budget supports ongoing efforts to help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues by proposing a program level…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…consistently raising concerns about the substantial impact that port issues continue to have on the industry. “AFBF is pleased the Senate Commerce Committee worked together to advance the Ocean Shipping…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…abundant production. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter explained that further research on smoke exposure might help mitigate purchasing issues in the future. “The more we’re learning about it…
Perennial Herb You Might Want to Consider Growing this Year
…growth habit, and can take over containers and bare areas in your garden. Pennyroyal does have some potential toxicity issues. So, it’s wise to understand the herb and to keep…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…expenses are rising just as quickly or even outpacing revenue, the financial gains evaporate. Right now, there are serious concerns about whether farmers will be able to access the supplies…
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…consider alternative solutions allowing flexibility for fleet owners facing challenges in complying with upgrading engines to model year 2010 or newer. Cost and availability of newer trucks are creating issues…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Providing Unique Industry Insight
…and provide a peer-to-peer perspective on issues affecting almond production. “Growers still go to coffee shops and local diners and a lot of their information that they consume is from…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…to chive, onion and mint. It does not do well next to lettuce. Some issues farmers may face when growing Cress, include flea beetles, black rot, downy mildew and anthracnose….
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…because 44 percent of respondents noted the issues are beginning to turn around. “For the vast majority of these people, issues are both domestic and global,” said Duyck. “The issues…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…RaboAgrifinance, Roland Fumasi explained that ocean carriers suffered a period of more than a decade struggling with profitability issues. The initial impact of COVID had a compounding affect, also having…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…through the program. The goal is to increase the domestic supply of fertilizer products to address supply issues and increasing costs. Farmers have been dealing with higher fertilizer costs in…