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Ag exports shattered records in 2021
The United States’ top 10 export markets all saw gains in 2021, with six of the 10 setting new records.
Soil health biotech startup Trace Genomics announces new president
A ‘driving force’ behind the most comprehensive soil microbial database for production ag advancement, co-founder Poornima Parameswaran takes the helm as president.
Almond Board mini-doc explores origins of whole orchard recycling
Almond Board of California biopic details how one man’s vision and determination led to a new best practice in orchard replanting.
Research estimates economic losses due to port congestion, inefficiencies
Agricultural economists suggest that supply chain disruptions may have a great economic impact on California than wildfires, drought, trade wars or the pandemic.
2021 Farm Producer Study to be sent to producers
A brief questionnaire asking for basic demographic and farm information will be mailed to about 75,000 agricultural producers across the country.
$90.2 million in USDA grants awarded to strengthen local and regional markets
The investment involves over 200 projects to explore opportunites for farmers market and local food promotion programs.
Relief to farmworkers available in new USDA program
The new Farm and Food Workers Relief grant is accepting applications until Feb. 8, 2022, for its $665 million in relief funding.
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
The U.S. intends to mobilize $1 billion for climate-smart ag and food systems innovation as part of the initiative, which includes over 30 other countries.
New Mexico pecan weevil exterior quarantine public hearing terminated
Previously scheduled for Nov. 15, a new date has not yet been scheduled for the public hearing.
New association named International Fresh Produce Association
The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh combination have formed the new association, which plans to to be a better, stronger, more unified voice in the industry.
American Pistachio Growers plan virtual tour, cook-along
Demonstrating the versatility of pistachios, this unique event will feature a virtual harvest tour and a live chef cook-along.
USDA unveils new climate partnership initiative, requests public input
The initiative is designed to create new revenue streams for producers, and will support a set of pilot projects implementing climate-smart conservation practices to quantify and monitor carbon and greenhouse gas benefits.
USDA amends CFAP 2 payment calculation for sales-based commodities
The amendment allows specialty crop growers to substitute 2018 sales for 2019 sales. Payments were previously based on 2019 sales, which was used to approximate 2020 expectations.
Vilsack’s remarks at G-20 open forum on sustainable agriculture
Investment must continue in agricultural research and development to promote more efficient and climate-smart use of natural resources in agriculture, as sights are set on sustainable productivity growth.
NASDA announces new CEO
Most recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney will now work to amplify the voice of state departments of agriculture in D.C.