Category: Marketing
Congressional ag funding delays criticized by Rural Voices
Rural Voices USA USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture FY24 funding bill ag funding farm bill
Georgia pecan growers vote to continue pecan commission assessment
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USDA offers nearly $130 million in additional financial assistance
The USDA announced that nearly $130 million in additional, automatic financial assistance has been obligated for farm loan borrowers.
KIND launches a three-year pilot project in regenerative agriculture
KIND Snacks launches a three-year pilot project in regenerative agriculture, the KIND Almond Acres Initiative.
USDA opens 2023 NIFA Hall of Fame nominations
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is now accepting nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame.
Pistachios are the nut (and color trend) of 2023
As predicted by food trend experts, the little green nut gains popularity in the U.S. beyond snacking.
Longtime partner brings expertise to Almond Board
After a 17-year tenure with Sterling-Rice Group, where Laura Morin spent 12 years working on Almond Board of California programs, she now joins as marketing director of North American and China for the organization.
India proposes 70% tariff reduction on U.S. pecan imports
Reducing the import tariff on pecans in India has been a long-time trade priority for the National Pecan Federation.
NASDA to host first “A Taste of the States: Las Vegas” at SIAL America to promote ag exports
In 2022, NASDA’s trade promotion activities led to over $54 million in projected export sales and over 100 companies acquiring new export markets for their business. This food event is geared toward increasing U.S. food and agriculture exports.
99th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum open for registration
Available as in-person and virtual options, the Agriculture Outlook Forum will take a look at the biggest issues affecting agriculture in pricing, trade, logistics and more.
USDA accepting applications for Netherlands agribusiness trade mission
During the trade mission, U.S. participants will meet with buyers from the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and neighboring Belgium and Germany.
Dec. 9 deadline for Almond Leadership Program applications
Participants learn about all sectors in the almond supply chain and how they work together, as well as collaborating to gain a better perspective about key economic, environmental and social issues affecting the industry.
California Walnuts launches new effort to expand distribution
While conceding that walnut growers and handlers are facing tough challenges, the new plan focuses on fresh produce positioning and meat alternatives.