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Ag committee chair advocates for more money for specialty crop growers
The chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is advocating for an additional $20 billion to help farmers offset rising production costs as the House eyes a farm bill vote by the end of the month.
USMCA talks to continue with US trade rep’s trip to Mexico
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Mexico on April 20 for a second round of talks in an ongoing review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
USDA funding aims to bolster US export markets
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has awarded funding designed to expand U.S. agricultural export markets to 55 organizations and anticipates $285 million in additional funding in fiscal year 2027.
Proposed budget would cut USDA funding, programs
A budget proposal released April 3 includes a 19% cut in USDA’s discretionary budget spending, including cuts to several agricultural programs.
$100M available in federal funding to boost specialty crop competitiveness
More than $100 million in grant funding is available to boost specialty crop competitiveness.
Survey: 70% of growers cannot afford enough fertilizer to make it through 2026
A new survey found that 70% of farmers say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to make it through the year.
Non-browning banana variety receives regulatory approval in 2 countries
Agricultural biotechnology company Tropic has secured regulatory approval in Japan and Brazil for its non‑browning banana variety.
Companies teaming up to explore mango commercial opportunities
Fruit genetics and variety licensing company Sun World International and fresh produce producer and distributor Mission Produce are teaming up to explore commercial opportunities in mangoes.
Specialty crop reporting period reopened for bridge payment program
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reopened the reporting period for specialty crop producers seeking Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program bridge payments.
USDA to funnel $8.4 million into programs promoting US export markets
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will distribute more than $8.4 million to expand export markets for U.S. goods through a trio of programs.
Insecticide receives EPA registration for all agricultural crops
Attune Agriculture’s Entrapment insecticide has been approved for all EPA crop groups, including agricultural and controlled environment agricultural uses. Learn more.
Registration open for 10th Organic Produce Summit
Registration is now open for the Organic Produce Summit (OPS), celebrating its 10th anniversary July 14-16 in Monterey, California. Learn more.
National Ag Day aims to raise awareness of industry impact
March 24 is National Ag Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture. Learn more.
MSU Extension offers grower guidance for turbulent markets
With planting season approaching and some growers securing key inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides and seed, Michigan State University Extension is offering guidance to navigating volatile markets.
Deadline to report acreage for bridge payments this week
The deadline to report 2025 acreage for USDA bridge payments to producers of specialty crops and sugar is March 13. Learn more.
Postharvest solutions company expanding UAE presence
Postharvest solutions company Akorn Technology is launching a new venture in the United Arab Emirates. Find out more.