Farmers and the environmental community are not always at odds with each other. Often, the agricultural industry and environmental and conservancy groups have overlapping interests, which can be better addressed …
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
Helping schools manage rising food costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve healthy meals this …
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. Last week independent truckers effectively shut down operations at the eighth-largest port …
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley recently led a trade mission to the Philippines and says it was a successful trip. “It really was fantastic to connect with our …
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
A recent report points out that while immigrant workers play a vital role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The seasonal workers made available through …
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
Nearly 200 organizations representing a variety of industry interests have raised concerns about tax increase proposals. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, the coalition highlights certain tax considerations that …
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
The Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 has been introduced in an effort to enhance protections against foreign plant pests and diseases. More than 50 agricultural, veterinary, and livestock organizations have …
VofV: Tom Nunes and Monitoring the Speed of Technology Adoption on the Farm
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission
Cotton Council International will be showcasing U.S. cotton production and processing to key Pakistani textile manufacturing executives during a special trade mission in the U.S. next week. CCI is the …
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has rejected a proposal to increase tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia, Trinidad, and Tobago. A petition had been brought forth by CF Industries …
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
The American Farm Bureau is calling on USDA to take steps to make sure American farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. The organization submitted comments on USDA’s …
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing titled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The State of Credit for Young, Beginning, and Underserved Producers.” During his opening statement, …
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
The Philippines trade mission led by Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Daniel Whitley is officially underway after arriving in Manila today. Whitley is being joined by representatives from 29 U.S. …
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
A press conference in Washington, D.C. included several members of Congress and business groups calling for action on farm labor solutions. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in …