…are implementing federal requirements and taking this regulatory burden off of the USDA without financial compensation. Accelerate the regulatory process to allow the use of Hemp as feed. Scientific research…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…assistance for farmers to expand on-site farm fertilizer storage capacity to help them manage costs year-round. They want the EPA to reform its review processes that create barriers to domestic…
Improving E. Coli Tracking
…illness outbreaks. Scientists want to enhance the capacity of regulatory agencies to trace E. coli back to its source by studying how the DNA of a specific population of this…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
…Attendees of the press conference highlighted the need for urgency in addressing agricultural labor challenges. “Without immigration reform, we know that American consumers will continue to experience higher prices and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the action or lack thereof from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, ag labor…
Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator
…U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. In the letter to the U.S. Senate’s Finance Committee, the groups highlighted McKalip’s deep knowledge of the food and agriculture industry and his institutional, regulatory, and…
Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win
…recess,” he said. The Senate Ag Committee last month advanced two cattle market reform bills, including Senator Chuck Grassley’s Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. “So, it could fold…
Week in Review: Legislation Seeks Fairness at U.S. Ports & Industry Optimism for Avocado Market
California lawmakers introduced the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives as a follow-up to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. More than 150 industry groups sent a letter…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…in the U.S. House of Representatives as a follow up to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The bill seeks to ensure fair trade for American businesses and keep…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
…trusted by consumers, according to the survey. Despite media reports and public statements to the contrary, 78% percent of survey participants responded they were confident in regulatory systems in place…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
…California producers continuing to rise to challenge regulatory constraints, and details about the food safety hotline to avoid foodborne illness during your holiday cookouts. Tune in to the show for…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…their newest offering, the Almond Byte, includes insight from the Global, Technical and Regulatory Affairs (GTRA) team at ABC. “We have a great GTRA team, and they provide a Global…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a news release. “The Agency’s actions during this ongoing emergency serve to safeguard U.S. poultry and egg producers and…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
Last week the agriculture industry’s challenge to California’s Prop 12 received support from the Biden administration. President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law and the announcement…