…Castaneda, Executive Director of the Consortium for Common Food Names, emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges faced by American food and beverage manufacturers, expressing readiness to work closely with both…
Week in Review: Central Valley Subbasin Gets Probation & New EPA Herbicide Strategy
…Efforts to combat challenges with invasive fruit fly are ramping up federally and at the state level, as USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service unveils its comprehensive strategy for…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
Efforts to combat challenges with invasive fruit fly are ramping up federally and at the state level, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
US Sugar Production Strong
…to grow despite challenges seen over the past couple of years. Those challenges include factory closures in Montana and Texas. “Despite the new and existing challenges, the forecast is bright…
Vilsack on Budget Priorities
…the other challenges that are faced out in the countryside. I appreciate the opportunity to acquaint the committee with the challenges of our ARS facilities, particularly in Beltsville. The need…
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
…and timing also presented challenges for the citrus industry. Colby noted that it was particularly difficult for smaller operations. Commercial sprayers were often busy with some farmers having to make…
Farm Bureau Increases Top Prize for Ag Innovators
…in funding for their business,” he said. “Really the decision to double the prize comes from the realization that everyday entrepreneurs are working to address the challenges facing the agriculture…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…by ourselves and for me, a big ‘come to Jesus’ moment was during COVID when supply chains were breaking down and shipping was breaking down. We should just always be…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
…losses, and facility closures, creating significant challenges for livestock and poultry producers. MPP notes that, according to industry analysis of the EPAs preferred option, it would result in the closure…
Almond Update: ‘Tremendous Opportunity for Growth’ in Indian Market
…agricultural industry to address shared challenges and leverage opportunities effectively. Taking part in the events in India allowed ABC to demonstrate the value of California almonds while learning from other…
Recent Report Highlights Trade Barriers for U.S. Agriculture
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report). The report highlights challenges such as opaque regulations in key markets…
Global Survey Seeks to Understand Production and Trading Costs
…regions like the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, and more. The Coalition emphasizes the importance of shedding light on challenges in the fresh produce supply chain globally to help the industry,…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Hits the Average & Pistachio Industry Challenges
Measurements taken by the Department of Water Resources show that the California snowpack has hit the historical average. Operating costs for pistachio growers have been steadily increasing since 2020, while…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…aspiring farmers and safeguard agricultural land for future generations by identifying challenges and proposing solutions through comprehensive research and policy initiatives. It is being supported by multiple agricultural organizations including…