Trump Administration Shuts Down Regional Food Business Centers Supporting Small Farms In a major shift in federal agricultural policy, the Trump administration has announced the termination of 12 Regional Food…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…world.” Looking Ahead With the USDA’s new farm and food security plan in place, cattle producers across the country are better positioned to protect their herds, ensure food safety, and…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…two nations. The deal includes significant provisions for U.S. agriculture, energy, and food processing industries, creating expanded opportunities for American producers and exporters. U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…strong opposition to the inclusion of the Food Security and Farm Protection Act in the upcoming Farm Bill. The legislation, introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), seeks to prevent states…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…interests across global markets. Conclusion As negotiations continue between the U.S. and India, industry stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about a resolution that includes reduced tariffs on key commodities like walnuts…
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…the West—Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Oregon—facing the same pressures.” He calls for a reinvestment in domestic food production and fewer imports, emphasizing that national food security must become a central policy…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…new lawsuit involving U.S. avocado growers is shedding light on how the global avocado supply chain may be falling short of environmental expectations—raising legal, ethical, and consumer transparency issues. Lawsuit…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…argue the move could “tie negotiators’ hands” and result in missed opportunities to expand Canadian access to global markets. U.S. Sausage Exports Hit by Retaliatory Tariffs In addition to policy…
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
IFPA Builds Global Influence with UN Accreditation The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has achieved a major step forward in its global advocacy efforts by receiving accreditation status with the…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Capital. It’s now positioning itself as a launchpad for the next generation of agricultural innovation, ensuring America’s food supply remains resilient and cutting-edge. Reported by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…lifestyle, and we can still continue to farm and produce the food they rely on.” Rather than choosing between people and crops, Leimgruber believes we can choose both—with vision, commitment,…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
A new study from the University of California, Davis, published in the journal Food and Function, has revealed promising results in the fight against sarcopenia—a condition marked by age-related muscle…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is in response to recent detections of the disease in residential citrus plants across multiple counties. The updated quarantines affect the following areas: Coto de…