Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow applauded the House of Representatives for passing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. Stabenow says, “It’s all about lowering costs for American families and …
Vietnam Revises Tariff Rates on Corn, Wheat, Frozen Pork
The Vietnam government announced that it’s revising its Most Favored Nation Tariff Rates. As of December 30, the import tax on corn from all origins drops from five percent to …
VofV: Organic Farming – Selling Health, Well-Being and Lifestyle
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 …
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program’s …
October Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Stay Positive
Overall unit sales of both ag tractors and combines continued their growth above an already-rapid pace set last year. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says …
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
President Joe Biden recently signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, garnering praise from a variety of agricultural groups. The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes $550 billion in new …
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
Dairy export issues were one of the many aspects discussed during a recent virtual roundtable focused on supply chain challenges. Members of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force …
Farm Households Received Estimated $2,100 From Economic Impact Payments
In 2020, U.S. family farm households received $4.3 billion in federal assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic from Economic Impact Payments. Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service say the estimated average …
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
Registration is available for the virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day, scheduled for January 19-20, 2022. The event will feature the latest research-based production practices to help industry members reach their …
White House: Infrastructure Deal to Improve Supply Chain
A White House fact sheet says the bipartisan infrastructure deal will improve the supply chain. The report says the infrastructure legislation will make fundamental changes that are long overdue for …
Paper Clover Campaign Raises $1.3 Million for 4-H
Tractor Supply Company announced its 2021 Fall Paper Clover Campaign raised a record-setting total of just over $1.3 million for 4-H youth around the country. Program contributions support 4-H members’ …
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
Voluntary agreement discussions to find amicable solutions for the management of water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta have come to an end. The California Environmental Protection Agency and California …
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nearly $170 is being invested through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program …
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
Several organizations representing the fresh produce industry in North America are calling for supply chain relief. As part of a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, the coalition issued a statement …