…two of the latest of many historic infrastructure investments the Biden-Harris Administration is making. Expanding broadband availability in rural areas will help create jobs, help farmers use precision agriculture technologies,…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
…growers have encountered over the previous year. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that now is the time when producers have an opportunity to get ahead…
Week in Review: Second Chances with USDA Programs, Build Back Better Moves Forward
…rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow applauded the House of Representatives for passing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. All of the…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and…
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Bloomberg that the Biden Administration would likely remove some punitive tariffs on Chinese imports. She says there is an ongoing process to try…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
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…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation about the surprising level of pistachio production, details about President Biden’s…
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…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack attended the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. He emphasized USDA’s support for President Biden’s whole of government approach to combatting climate change,…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…support for the legislation moving one step closer to being signed by President Joe Biden. “Western fresh produce growers and indeed farmers throughout the West have reason to celebrate passage…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
…during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. President Biden announced that the United States intends to mobilize $1 billion in investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation over…
New Federal-State Partnership to Address Transportation Infrastructure
…partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand those efforts. “California’s ports and infrastructure system is key to the country’s supply chain. Thanks to our collaboration with the Biden-Harris…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden recently announced the Build Back Better framework for the budget reconciliation bill. The $1.75 trillion plan includes provisions for significant climate investments, particularly in the agricultural sector….