…tools. Board members work collaboratively with stakeholders across the supply chain to address industry challenges and guide strategic investments that strengthen the global avocado industry. “Board members play a vital…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…
Supply of Organic Mandarins from California Robust
DepositPhotos image The supply of organic mandarins from California is robust, with Tango mandarins being particularly large and of good quality. Demand is steady, and prices are lower than usual…
FPAA Preparing for the 2025 Spring Policy Summit
…for the 2025 spring policy summit in Tubac, Arizona, focusing on trade, economic, and regulatory issues, as well as social responsibility and supply chains. Additionally, a Penn State team has…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…percent of America’s potash supply comes from Canada,” he noted. “It’s an irreplaceable component of modern agricultural production.” Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, pointed to…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…shipped back to large corporate-owned grocery stores. This is not a resilient food supply, and our food security is at risk. “We can start addressing these problems by focusing on…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…production nationwide.” Stevermer also expressed appreciation for House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson’s efforts to address Prop 12 in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. She highlighted the importance…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…almond consumption worldwide. As consumer interest in health and nutrition continues to grow, studies like this may influence dietary habits and further position almonds as a beneficial food choice for…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…who talks about the state’s fragile food supply chain, issues with tariffs, and pending challenges in agriculture. The discussion continues with comments at the hearing from Mike West, Chairman of…
Congress Urged to Support American Growers
Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California DepositPhotos image The International Fresh Produce Association is urging Congress to support American growers through bipartisan action to enhance food security and maintain…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…impacted 975 dairy herds. The outbreak has led to a significant reduction in the egg supply, causing egg prices to soar. USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak…
California Agriculture Day is March 19
…Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to showcase the state’s agricultural bounty and the role of food systems in public health, environmental stewardship, and rural economic development. California Agriculture Day…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
…labor hours to produce those 100 bushels of corn and only took about two acres. And by 1930, one farmer could now produce enough food to feed 10 people for…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
…crops, sod, food crops grown under glass. That’s kind of the space that we’re really talking about,” said Lance Honing of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service talking about the focus…