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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
As U.S. growers look for more crops that can withstand extreme drought, a South American staple is emerging as a potential option. But growing quinoa presents some challenges that need to be resolved before producers can adopt it into their rotations at scale.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund a technological and regenerative operation coined the “Farm of the Future”.
Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. announces keynote speakers for the 2022 Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit. The event is being held at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento on July 11, 2022. Virtual attendance options are also available.
The House Agriculture Committee resumes its focus on the next farm bill this week, with hearings that will cover commodity programs, crop insurance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
A Senate Agriculture Committee member says the Department of Agriculture is “seriously evaluating” a letter sent by members of Congress from the upper Midwest that would support farmers struggling with late planting.
A measure of global food commodity prices fell slightly for the second month in a row in May, despite the continued surge in wheat markets as the war in Ukraine dragged on.
The Philippines, citing the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on world grain supplies and prices, has reduced its tariff on corn imports from 35% down to 5% and that has opened new opportunities for U.S. corn farmers.
The Biden administration is announcing a plan today to transform the U.S. food system by improving supply chains and addressing issues exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.