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Daybreak Aug. 28: Ag trade forecast scheduled for release today

08/28/25 9:40 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Lydia Johnson

There should be a fresh look today at President Donald Trump’s impact on agricultural trade in USDA’s quarterly trade outlook. The report will show us whether the ag trade deficit is growing, or whether Trump’s trade policy is putting a dent in it.

USDA finalizes WIC changes with boost to fruits and vegetables and cuts to milk

04/09/24 10:51 AM By Rebekah Alvey

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USDA has finalized changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Tuesday that aim to boost fruit and vegetable consumption but include cuts to milk and dairy.

Global ag insurance market set to nearly double in next ten years

11/22/23 6:07 AM By Quentin Slater

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The global agricultural insurance market, valued at $38.5 billion in 2022, is expected to surge to $67.4 billion by 2032, according to a new Allied Market Research report.

Opinion: Mr. Putin’s famine is more threatening than COVID

05/24/22 12:30 PM By Marshall Matz

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In this opinion piece, Marshall Matz of OFW Law discusses how the war in Ukraine is creating a global hunger catastrophe.

Report: Increasing packing capacity welcome, but doesn’t guarantee protection from disruption

11/24/21 6:32 AM By Amy Mayer

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Even as some states and USDA invest millions of dollars in expanding medium and small-scale meat processing, a new economic analysis cautions against seeing this development as insulation against the next “black swan” event, which is how the researchers describe the pandemic.

Advocates for indigenous farmworkers push for better conditions, more enforcement of regulations

10/27/21 8:05 AM By Amy Mayer

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An often-overlooked segment of the farmworker population in California is gaining increased recognition as community-based organizations and researchers have collected and shared their experiences of working through the pandemic.

Tyson Foods reports strong growth in third quarter despite COVID

08/11/21 6:14 AM By Annie Deckey

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Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies, reported increased sales, volume growth, and strong operating outcomes in its third quarter.

June restaurant sales surpass pre-pandemic figures

07/21/21 6:07 AM By Annie Deckey

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Restaurant sales were up in June, 6.6% above the pre-pandemic figures from February 2020, the National Restaurant Association said in a recent report.

Daybreak June 15: CRP signup deadline set

06/15/21 10:00 AM By Ben Nuelle and Philip Brasher

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Landowners will have until July 23 to apply for the Conservation Reserve Program general signup. USDA announced the deadline Tuesday. The signup opened in January, but USDA announced in April that it would increase payment rates and offer other financial incentives in a bid to get 4 million more acres enrolled in the program.

Daybreak June 2: USDA tries out cover crop premium subsidies

06/02/21 10:00 AM By Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

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The Biden administration is testing an idea for promoting cover crop adoption that has proven popular in some states - offering farmers a subsidy on their crop insurance premiums.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Thompson on ag labor bill, USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins on NWS response

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Save Agriculture’s Workforce Act this week. He comes to the studio to discuss how it would significantly expand and modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Plus, USDA APHIS Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins provides an update on New World screwworm response and the factors being considered to reopen the Southern border to cattle imports.

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