…estimated damage from trade disruptions was calculated for its support package for farmers announced on July 25, 2019. USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist developed an estimate of gross trade…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). This fall, APHIS will issue a sources sought notice to gather updated information from vaccine manufacturers interested in supplying the vaccine bank. The information…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…new queen bees, then supply and demand may not be an issue. When you decide to begin rearing a new queen will depend on what you need her for and…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…local economy compared to chain competitors. Approximately 60 percent of shoppers at farmers markets located in low-income neighborhoods report that markets have better prices than other grocery store outlets. There…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…until they reach their full height, however, so you’ll need patience to successfully cultivate this crop. In return, you’ll be rewarded with a continuous supply of great-tasting bite-sized delights. There…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
…removes and reforms key trade distorting Canadian pricing policies, repealing Class 6 and 7 pricing policies and imposing more trade friendly discipline on the Canadian supply management system. It establishes…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…an agreement, and quickly. Exports ensure farmers will continue to supply safe, healthful and affordable food for families here and around the world,” Duvall noted. About the Author Brian German…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…as well. Miticides are special pesticides created to control mites, and they’re available for houseplants. You can find them for sale from most garden supply stores or local nurseries. Make…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…and even potential bioterrorism attacks. This bill will help ensure we have enough inspectors to secure America’s domestic food supply and agricultural industries.” The bill would authorize the annual hiring…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. The grant comes after an earlier award of $1.2 million to address the nutria population. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget that was recently approved…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…other trade disruptions. The Market Facilitation Program (MFP), Food Purchase and Distribution Program (FPDP), and Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) will assist agricultural producers while President Trump works to address…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
Working with a farm labor contractor to supply the necessary workforce on a farming operation does not eliminate the liability risk for the grower in the event of an accident. …
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…farmers, which is in line with the estimated impacts of unjustified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and other trade disruptions. ATP is one of three programs that will assist…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…seen in California over the last few years, there was a mutual desire to reduce supply chain costs and create additional value and stability for our customers,” CDI President and…