…all the European countries, and everyone else, to end trade limitations on sending food abroad,” he said. And looking to the fall and proposed new fiscal year spending, House Ag…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…want to support financial and technical assistance provided through voluntary conservation programs. The wheat growers want an increase in the reference price for wheat in Title 1 to help cover…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…President Joe Biden asking for engagement on the issue. “We urge the administration to continue to work with the parties to reach a new agreement without any disruption to port…
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…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…that there will be a US-UK free trade agreement. Of course, we realize that there are talks that will continue with, not only the president, but USTR Trade Representative Katherine…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…$6 billion expected to be provided through the first phase of the program. “We recognize the financial recovery need is great and worked deliberately to create a program delivery process…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…new segments highlight some of the latest developments that are relevant to industry members. The monthly programs provide insight on things like transportation issues, MRLs, and trade relationships affecting almonds….
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
Making Canada Stick to Dairy Trade Policies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Last month, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office initiated the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute regarding Canadian…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…requires the re-establishment of the reduced price category that Rand Paul of Kentucky insisted on including in the Senate version. The agreement between the leaders of each committee in charge…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…virus in wild birds as of June 24. A total of 1,635 wild birds have been infected with HPAI. USDA remains active in addressing infection numbers. Back in April, Agriculture…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…extensive reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from publicly trade companies. Most troubling for the agricultural industry is the requirement to disclose Scope 3 emissions, which do not come from the…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…in early 2023 after working through the development phase. Opportunities for stakeholder feedback will be provided during the consultation process. the United Farm Workers of America will be a central…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
President Joe Biden has nominated Doug McKalip as Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). For nearly three decades McKalip has served as an agriculture…
Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021
Information from the latest Organic Industry Survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows the industry continues to grow. According to the report, organic sales grew by $1.4 billion, surpassing…