…colonies worldwide. These colony losses devastate beekeeping industries and pose a major risk to agriculture and the global food supply. While there are medicines for other bee diseases and parasites,…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…A panel of experts discussed rebuilding export markets and overseas demand for U.S. agricultural goods at the Ag and Food Policy Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse in Washington D.C. Dan Halstrom,…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
…and the District stands ready to build on this momentum.” With 527 approved groundwater projects, the District maximized its allocated water supply and utilized additional surface water from the Central…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…from Research and Markets. The growth of the DTC food market is driven by the rising adoption of convenience foods, growing online purchases of food products, and the increasing number…
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
…food and feed demand. While on the trade mission, participants will engage in targeted business-to-business meetings and site visits to build new trade possibilities, strengthen existing partnerships, observe U.S. products…
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
…despite our need to import most of it, says Drue Winters with Stronger America through Seafood. “The U.S. is a net-importer of food in general. That statistic came out for…
Farms Received Nearly a Quarter of Each Food-at-home Dollar in 2022
…home. Food-away-from-home dollars include food purchases at restaurants, including delivery and carry-out, and other venues where the food is eaten on the premises. The remainder of each food dollar makes…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…demands for export at a cheaper price than what California growers can accomplish. Moreover, the disruptions in the supply chain at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have not been…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
…and help ensure that the information that consumers receive about where their food comes from is truthful. “The reason for this is quite simple. We surveyed consumers. We asked them…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…with the rule emphasizing the importance of accurate origin labeling to maintain trust in the food supply chain. The final rule has been supported by a variety of stakeholders that…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
…have mandated greenhouse gas emissions reporting for supply chains, prompted significant opposition from agricultural organizations due to potential privacy issues and financial strain on small farms. The finalized SEC rules…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…food and creating new markets, including farmers markets and food hubs. Two key funding opportunities within LAMP, the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program, focus on bolstering…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
…to supporting women across the global food and agriculture sector by providing invaluable mentorship opportunities. Surveys suggest one of the biggest hurdles to success for women in the global agri-food…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…tariffs, ensure science-based sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and eliminate abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector. The Representatives highlighted the importance of global competitiveness for U.S. farmers and ranchers…