…United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index was 118.3 points in March, up 1.3 points or 1.1 percent from its revised February level. The rise in prices was…
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
…of $729 million in the foods, feeds, and beverages category of national exports. Soybean exports dropped by $1.9 billion, wheat dropped by $429 million, and dairy products by $97 million….
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…the livestock began showing clinical signs compatible with sick, lactating dairy cows in other states. USDA, Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, and state veterinary health officials…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Hits the Average & Pistachio Industry Challenges
…average prices have been trending in the opposite direction. California prune growers anticipate new production opportunities as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest cultivars have the potential…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…aspiring farmers and safeguard agricultural land for future generations by identifying challenges and proposing solutions through comprehensive research and policy initiatives. It is being supported by multiple agricultural organizations including…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…professionals have confirmed the a rare of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a human. The infected person is a worker at a dairy in Texas, the state where HPAI was…
Operating Costs Increase While Prices Decrease for Pistachios
Operating costs for pistachio growers have been steadily increasing over the past few years, while average prices have been trending in the opposite direction. Assistant Professor in Cooperative Extension in…
California Ag Leaders Back from South Korea Trade Mission
…towards potentially new market access for California nectarines.” She said there was strong interest in U.S. fruit and vegetables, nuts, dairy and eggs, coffee, and distilled spirits. Pet foods and…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
…that time frame. One aspect of this that study co-author at USDA research economist Keith Fugly found interesting was the primary location of this growth. Fugly: The location of where…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…Association (CCGGA), Roger Isom said a driving factor in projected increases is the availability of water. Prices of other commodities have also made cotton a more attractive option for growers….
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
…work-ready skills to fill open roles in the agri-food industry. AgCareers.com surveyed those employers to gain deeper insights into the skills they seek and identify the most significant skill gaps…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Increase & Legitimacy Questions for Indoor Heat Rule
…over allegations of misuse of USDA’s Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and receive all the latest farm news in your inbox every week….
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
As part of an overall effort to improve transparency in the food supply chain, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching the Farmer Seed Liaison Initiative. The purpose of…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Program, large quantities of fruit need to run through processing plants to determine whether that variety would be successful in the industry. Additionally, the California Prune Board is subsidizing research…
