…consistency with Biden administration objectives. The American Farm Bureau Federation calls the effort a disappointment. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says, “The Biden administration has proposed three different changes to…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
…be high enough to offset the increasing cost of food. The Biden Administration also boosted SNAP benefits by more than 25 percent. Experts say the inflation spike appears on track…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…will help to strengthen coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. State agencies are also being instructed to continue the development of more long-term solutions to avoid…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…Fisheries Service.” Several lawmakers have expressed concern about Reclamation’s recent action. In a press release, the lawmakers voice opposition to “the Biden administration’s reckless, anti-scientific, and politically-motivated attempt to rewrite…
White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues
The Biden Administration announced a series of steps in the private and public sectors to help address the continuing supply chain crisis in the U.S. Forbes says the White House…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
The Biden Administration’s requirement that all federal employees, including the employees of the Farm Service Agency, be vaccinated against COVID-19 will not cause FSA offices to close or farmers to…
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…the Biden Administration. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
…and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. All of the week’s major headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…effort is aimed at expanding meat and poultry processing capacity as well as support the development of other food supply chain infrastructure. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice…
U.S. Trade Rep Tai Completes Review, Offers Steps Forward on China
The Biden Administration has completed a months-long review of the U.S. trade relationship with China. Pointing out that the previous administration’s unilateral approach alienated allies and trading partners while hurting…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act will keep…
USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting
…Research Service, Agricultural Marketing Service, Foreign Agricultural Service and U.S. Census Bureau. Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons states, “This is an excellent opportunity for data users to be informed…
USTR Tai Meets with United Kingdom on Trade
…a potential agreement could support the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader Build Back Better agenda. Back in March, the Biden Administration suspended some tariffs on goods from the United Kingdom. No longer…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
…getting immigration reform to President Biden’s desk that much harder. MacDonough’s guidance all but closes the door on Democrats’ chances to be able to use the spending bill as a…