…Council, Reece Langley said the transition within the administration put a hold on a lot of initiatives. Now with Tom Vilsack confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, support…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…drive the conversation on how to make these incentives meaningful.” The Biden administration has outlined climate change as a priority issue and has been receptive to the efforts of FACA….
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…been named Senior Advisor for Data and Technology in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration. Bidisha Bhattacharyya has been selected to be Senior Policy Advisor for FSA. Maribel…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-01-21
…at methods for managing tadpole shrimp in rice, and CA legislators emphasizing the state’s water needs in a letter to Biden administration. Tune in to the show for these news…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
…McKean explained that recent trade wars have also raised concern about how the new administration will be addressing trade issues. For California producers in particular, water remains one of the…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…the need for better broadband access. Biden has indicated that improvements to infrastructure are a significant priority for his Administration. “In the 21st Century, high-speed broadband is no longer a…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
Congressional committees continue moving through the process of getting the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package passed. The relief package proposed by the Biden Administration, known as the American Rescue Plan,…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…change in Administration, has created confusion for farmers and ranchers with respect to eligibility and the application process for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program –Additional Assistance.” An additional $13 billion…
FDA Launches Lettuce Sampling Campaign in Yuma County
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will be refocusing lettuce sampling efforts in Yuma County, Arizona. Romaine lettuce samples will be collected from commercial coolers during the…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…as the Biden administration evaluates methods for increasing enrollment. “The Conservation Reserve Program provides a tremendous opportunity to address climate change both by retiring marginal cropland and by restoring grasslands,…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…Senate in the coming days. Vilsack previously served as Agriculture Secretary for eight years in the Obama administration. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
…be some secondary benefits in the future for industry members participating in the Protocol. “With all the emphasis now – particularly with this new administration – regarding environmental issues, we…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
President Joe Biden has established a set of climate goals through recent Executive Orders. Climate appears to be a high priority for the new administration. Several executive orders have been…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…that work will continue in the coming days to review the program. “USDA and the Biden Administration intend to take additional steps to bring relief and support to all parts…