…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…
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…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
…Produce Safety, shares the steps needed to 1) build a safe space to speak about food safety experiences; 2) be a resource for the industry when it comes to sensitive…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
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. Similar legislation was passed in…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers building out further resiliency in food systems through localized investments, Section 18 authorized…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers,…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…country. Concerns about the mandate center on the ability to move fresh produce in a timely manner, further complicating existing food supply chain issues. “DHS failed to provide proper notice…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…billion. Overall organic volume also grew by two percent from the year prior. Conventional produce volume was down by more than three percent, despite the return of many foodservice channels…
Best Chicken Breeds to Raise on the Homestead
…small bird. A full-grown rooster weighs about 9 pounds while hens will weigh approximately 6.5 pounds. Hens average about 200 eggs per year, and do an especially good job producing…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…help states and territories target resources locally to increase the competitiveness of the specialty crops sector and support specialty crop growers through marketing, education, and research,” USDA Marketing and Regulatory…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has once again shown that pesticide levels on food remain low. USDA’s Pesticide Data Program (PDP) has found that 99 percent of food products…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…of enforcement was issued due to a lack of finalized regulations issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “Judge Arguelles’ decision recognizes the complexity of the pork supply…