The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center have received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Market Development Grant aims to expand organic…
Industry Groups Call for Aggressive Action to Address Agricultural Trade Deficit
…the importance of robust engagement in trade policies to enhance global competitiveness. They urge the Administration to pursue an aggressive trade agenda to expand export opportunities, stressing adherence to trade…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
…is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Hear the interview Listen to Todd Hanson, Bayer Product Manager for corn seed treatments discuss pesticide safety…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
…Trade Issues 09:58 May 18, 2024: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11, 2024: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports 07:04 April 27, 2024: AFBF’s Courtney Briggs…
Week in Review: Central Valley Subbasin Gets Probation & New EPA Herbicide Strategy
…Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy highlights concerns with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Cow-to-cow transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture….
Time Running Out to Submit Applications for Trade Mission to Colombia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, is leading an agribusiness trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia from August 13-15, 2024. The mission…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-26-24
…looming deadline to apply for a trade mission to Colombia. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Ag Trade Mission in India Could Set Stage for Improved Trade Conditions
Landscape of the tea plantations in India, Kerala Munnar. By cookelma/DepopsitPhotos image This week’s U.S. Agricultural trade mission in India could set the stage for growing trade between the U.S….
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
A recent report by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) highlights concerns with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The report from IATP suggests that expensive practices with…
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
…Trade Commission (ITC), the groups stressed that farmers, as price takers, would bear the brunt of this dispute between multinational companies. They urge the ITC to vote against advancing the…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
…Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Hear the interview Listen to Nick Tinsley, BASF Seed Treatment…
Week in Review: Avoiding Citrus Thrip Damage & Delays to Clean Truck Check
…prune varieties in orchards as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest developments. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to…
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…various products. The trade mission will take place April 22-25 and includes business meetings, site visits, and market briefings to strengthen trade links and observe consumer food trends. Notable attendees…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
…organizations are urged to seize this opportunity to access resources for enhancing their export initiatives. MAP offers competitive, cost-share assistance to U.S. exporters and trade organizations involved in promoting American…