The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is celebrating its many successful efforts to prevent African swine fever from reaching the United States.
A new avocado, developed by the University of California Avocado Breeding Program, is about to hit the world market. Downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
California farmers planted 17% more acres of cotton this year. The Congressional Western Caucus wants information regarding oversight of the Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
**Great news from the National Potato Council that the first shipments of U.S. fresh potatoes have crossed into Mexico.
The May 11th crossings signal the start of Mexico restoring full market access for U.S. potatoes.
The shipments come after more than 25 years of regulatory and legal obstructions by Mexico, and a year after the Mexican Supreme Court cleared U...