Last week the agriculture industry’s challenge to California’s Proposition 12 received support from the Biden administration. U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar filed an amicus brief supporting the Supreme Court challenge…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…guiding the day-to-day operations of FSA and help with the implementation of federal farm programs at a local level. “It is a priority for USDA to integrate equity into its…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association pointed out that the legislation duplicates work within federal agencies, while diverting resources from other critical programs. Some Republicans voted in favor of the legislation; however,…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…are 30,000 up and down across the state. Our members who engage in activities on the land and waters that are regulated under the federal Clean Water Act—and often more—often…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “I thank the Administration for its support and swift enactment of OSRA, and I look forward to similarly…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…a new pilot program that will be developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal agencies. The announcement was made by President Joe Biden during the presentation…
Representatives Discuss Access to SNAP Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
…Program Administration Manager, at the Connecticut Department of Social Services “With the influx of illegal immigration across the southern border—I mean, there’s record numbers—this is obviously going to cause a…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…International Fresh Produce Association have all expressed appreciation for federal action being taken. Shipping constraints related to port congestion and fees levied by ocean carriers have put a massive strain…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
…support local communities,” said NRCS Chief Terry Cosby. “Partnerships at all levels – federal, state, Tribal and local—lead to well-developed, successful continued conservation with large scale impacts. Joint Chiefs’ has…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…Industry Alliance, Keith Jones said biostimulants currently sit outside of traditional regulatory parameters. Biostimulant products do not fall under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) nor state regulations…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
The California Walnut Board (CWB) has remained actively working on adjustments to the Federal Marketing Order. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rahm said the industry efforts initially…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…Raimondo and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The letter comes as the Biden Administration undergoes the review process of tariffs, weighing the impact that a tariff adjustment could have on addressing…
Vilsack on Food Systems in Farm Bill
While announcing more funding intended to help the nation’s food supply chain and transforming the food system, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the administration views the next farm bill as…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…needs of food businesses are distinct from other small businesses and existing business support networks such as those the Small Business Administration provides are insufficient to developing robust local and…