…America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-24-22
…be a U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion, harvest automation efforts to expedite development and scholarships that are available to support the next generation of certified crop advisors. Tune…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
…out more at WGA.com. How do we create a more resilient food supply for the planet and address both food and nutrition insecurity? By implementing new programs that bring urban…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…producers still have an edge over other countries. “Quality and food safety continue to be a competitive advantage for U.S. walnuts and U.S. tree nuts in general. This sustainability focus…
Desert Lettuce Shows Good Quality, But Challenges Ahead for Industry
…explained. “Markets, unfortunately for the growers, will be depressed meaning prices are low because we are going to be in an oversupply situation.” A substantial amount of desert lettuce showed…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…Almheiri as part of the Expo 2020 Food Agriculture & Livelihoods Business Forum. The U.S. and UAE officially launched AIM for Climate in November 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland….
VofV: Dissecting the 21st Century Ag Renaissance
…of 2 of Orange County Produce Owner and Former Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture A.G. Kawamura’s Voices of the Valley Podcast episode. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Russia-Ukraine Issue Driving Fuel Prices Higher
…is $4.69 and the average price per gallon of diesel is $4.96. The jump in gasoline prices continues as oil prices continue to push higher, reaching $94 per barrel last…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…on the following topics to form their Farm Bill conversations including, agriculture research, animal disease, conservation and climate resiliency, cyber security, food safety, hemp, invasive species, local food systems, Specialty…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…these funds, state governments, universities, tribal organizations and other essential cooperators across the nation safeguard our agriculture, natural resources, and food security, while expanding and protecting export opportunities for American…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Industry efforts have also been…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. Exports of American farm and food products totaled $177 billion, surpassing forecasts…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…support when margins between feed costs and milk prices reach a particular threshold. SDMC is available for smaller and mid-sized operations that have been unable to enroll additional production. The…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
…co-founder of Gotham Greens with USDA Representative checking out the greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS Gotham Greens greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS A fresh food and urban agricultural…