…in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented the bulk citrus tarping requirement in 2017 after a recommendation from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee. Data shows…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…dependent on export markets, the industry could encounter some challenges in 2021 as number-two exporter Brazil sees its currency weaken. The weaker U.S. dollar also presents positive opportunity for almonds…
Supreme Court Asked to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12
The legal challenges to the animal housing requirements established in California’s Proposition 12 are continuing. The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) recently filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court for…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…he needs to get to work right away on behalf of family farmers, rural communities, and hungry Americans.” The National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Meat Institute, Western Growers,…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
American cotton producers are expected to encounter some significant competition in the global market this year. India’s imports are expected to decline, while Brazil continues to make improvements to their…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…workers. A total of $500 million would go to the Community Facility Program to help rural communities get better access to COVID-19 vaccines. Overtime fee relief for small meat and…
Exotic, Peculiar Looking Melon with a Unique Flavor
…using the flesh to make a sale for meat, or for use in cocktails and smoothies. It’s also delicious as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. Kiwano melon is…
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
…four percent between 2012 and 2017. Listen to the radio report below. NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
…Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Once ratified, the agreement will encompass a quarter of world GDP. An analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service details how the…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…CRP general signup period. New cropland applying for the program will need to have been planted for four out of six crop years between 2021 and 2017. Other cropland eligibility…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…will again be purchasing combination boxes to be comprised of fresh produce, fluid milk, seafood, meat, and dairy products. Solicitation will be open to more than 240 organizations that have…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality since 2017. Several agricultural organizations have issued various messages of support for the nomination announcement. “AFBF congratulates Michael Regan on his nomination to lead…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…in red meat. While FDA has determined that GalSafe pigs are safe to consume, the food safety specific to AGS was not evaluated. The genetically modified pigs are licensed to…
International Market Looks Positive for U.S. Beef Moving Forward
It appears that the market looks promising for American beef products moving into 2021. The U.S. Meat Export Federation is estimating an increase of approximately 10 percent in exports next…