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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 7, 20242 min read
USDA Invests More Than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
The initiatives support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products..
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 30, 20242 min read
CA Congressmen Introduce Bill to Help Ag Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
The bill provides an additional $14 billion to the USDA to assist agriculture producers impacted by losses caused by natural disasters...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 25, 20241 min read
U.S. Agriculture Imports Made Up 6% of Total U.S. Import Value in FY 2023
From fiscal years (FY) 2004 to 2023, the value of U.S. imports of agricultural products rose an average 3.7 percent annually, adjusting...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Trump Threatens John Deere With 200% Tariffs if it Moves Manufacturing to Mexico
“This is just the beginning,” Trump said of Deere’s plans to move production. “All of a sudden, they’re not going to be in the country...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 18, 20242 min read
The Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act Passes in the House - Moves to the Senate
The bill passed in the Republican-controlled House with a vote of 269 to 149, mostly following party lines. 55 Democrats joined 214 Rep...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 18, 20241 min read
AEM Report Shows U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Down 19% in August 2024
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's (AEM) monthly report, total sales of all U.S. tractors during August 2024 were...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Trump v Harris: What Their Opposing Policies Mean for the Agriculture Industry
As president, what would you do to reform and resolve the critical labor shortage that many farmers and ranchers face each year? How would..
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 9, 20242 min read
OSHA Sets December Comment Deadline for Ag Employers Extreme Heat Prevention Plans
The proposed rule would require employers to develop a heat injury and illness prevention plan as well as provide water, rest breaks and...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 4, 20241 min read
2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
The 2024 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, down 19% from 2023's production of 824,000 tons. The forecast is based...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 4, 20241 min read
September 2024 California Processing Tomato Report
contracted production for California processing tomatoes is forecast at 11.3 million tons, averaging 50.0 tons per acre. The current prod...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 29, 20242 min read
USDA Invests $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
USDA will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 28, 20241 min read
Cargill’s Fresno Beef Plant Sale Cleared - Must Retain 700 Employees and Operate for 1 Year
Western Valley Meat agrees to continue operating the Fresno plant for 12 months and agrees to retain at least 700 existing employees for...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 26, 20242 min read
USDA Grants CDFA With $23M in Funding to Strengthen U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
Through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the CDFA will fund 44 projects. Among CDFA’s projects, is funding to the Center for...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 22, 20242 min read
What Canada's Rail Network Shut Down Means For the Agriculture Industry
The United States imported $40.1 billion of Canadian agricultural products, making Canada the second-largest origin of U.S. agricultural...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 21, 20241 min read
USDA Releases Land Value 2024 Summary Report Showing U.S. Cropland Values Up 37% Since 2020
According to the USDA's recently released Land Value 2024 Summary, U.S. cropland is worth an average of $5,570 an acre, an increase of ...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 14, 20241 min read
USDA Offers New Loan Flexibility for Struggling Borrowers - Ability to Defer One Annual Loan Installment
Eligible financially distressed borrowers can defer up to one annual loan installment per qualified loan at a reduced interest rate...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 14, 20242 min read
DCPA Ban Effective Immediately - First Time in 40 Years The EPA Has Used Emergency Action to Ban
The pesticide has been found to cause irreversible damage to fetuses in utero if they’re exposed to the chemical, and has been linked to...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 7, 20241 min read
USDA Makes Another $300M in Funding Available Through RAPP to Boost Ag Trade
The USDA is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Investigates High Grocery Prices Despite Slowing Inflation
“We want to make sure that major businesses are not exploiting their power to inflate prices for American families at the grocery store,”...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 5, 20242 min read
USDA Announces Changes to Enhanced Coverage Option Insurance Program
ECO is currently approved for 36 crops and RMA is expanding coverage options to almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes, and walnuts for the...
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