…higher for the regulated federal price. The butter powder price, about $0.27 higher for the federal price,” AcMoody noted. “I think most producers feel they’re getting a higher value in…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…(SHIC), with active support from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), aims to start a dialogue between the two regions, sharing veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent the disease from…
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
…some of the advantages that the USMCA will bring to California producers, including ending the “clear discrimination” of U.S. wines in the Canadian market. As the largest dairy-producing state in…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…country,” the letter states. “Providing enhanced access for Mexican avocado farmers absent a reciprocal benefit to U.S. potato producers would be a missed opportunity.” A decision from the USDA regarding…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…producers should significantly benefit from the trade agreement. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed overwhelming support for the potential the new trade deal creates for American agriculture. About the Author Brian…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding grants for projects to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers, as well as rural-based businesses and institutions. A total of…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…includes agriculture is testament to the steadfast commitment of the Administration in bringing fair, equitable and reciprocal trade to our producers. Although details are pending, California walnut producers eagerly await…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
The Commerce Department has forged a tentative deal to lift tariffs on Mexican tomatoes with conditions that are designed to protect American producers. U.S. and Mexican officials arrived at the…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…Protecting America’s tomato producers from the glut of Mexican imports is yet another example of President Trump’s commitment to ensuring our farmers have the ability to succeed in international markets,…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…producers. After intensive discussions with all parties, we initialed a new draft suspension agreement with the Mexican growers late last night. This draft agreement meets the needs of both sides…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…totaling nearly $14.5 million. Nationally, producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the program. Producers have been actively applying for the program since it became available back…
Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers
…are eager to help our producers take advantage of this great opportunity to add a qualified pool of workers to the H-2A visa program. This critical partnership with Guatemala will…
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
A group of pre-qualified buyers from Latin America and Southeast Asia is coming to California to cultivate trade relationships with California producers. These types of trade missions have been successful…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…Conservation Service held signups in select states that offered producers assistance in planting cover crops. Meanwhile, USDA added other flexibilities to help impacted producers, including adjusting the deadline to file…