…the bill is stricter enforcement of federal regulations related to detention and demurrage fees. The legislation also seeks to bolster authority of the Federal Maritime Commission. Since the legislation was…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…advanced today represents a fundamental change in how state agencies, federal agencies, public water agencies, and other interested groups approach efforts to protect the environment and provide water for cities,…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…level of drought intensity during the 2021 calendar year, and have applied and been approved for 2021 LFP. Additionally, producers whose permitted grazing on federally managed lands was disallowed due…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…Statement from LaMalfa on the president’s budget: Congressman LaMalfa: “President Biden’s 2023 Budget Only Worsens The Economic Crisis His Administration Created” Washington, D.C. – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale)…
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
…published in the Federal Register back in February. A public comment period has been opened and all comments will need to be submitted by April 25. Director of Quality Assurance…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…national network of supporting efforts. Oregon State University’s Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network and the Intertribal Agriculture Council will also serve as partnering organizations in the administration of the MPPTA….
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…attempt to repackage it in this budget proposal will meet the same fate.” Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack WASHINGTON, Mar. 28, 2022 – The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…The legislation would essentially empower the Federal Maritime Commission with more authority to regulate ocean carrier practices. “We also know here, in the Committee, that these ocean shipping companies are…
Progress Made on Sites Reservoir Project Development
…get us there,” Durst said in a press release. “We thank our federal partners and the Biden Administration for supporting Sites Reservoir in such a meaningful way.” Initially proposed in…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…ag exporters to preposition goods at the temporary site at the Port of Seattle. Further details on the administration of the payments will be made available in the coming weeks….
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…and federal officials are advising residents to prepare for a third year of ongoing extreme dry conditions. DWR will be making another assessment for allocations after the next snow survey…
Week in Review: Shipping Costs and Carrier Consolidation & New Fertilizer Grant Program
…a new grant program. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is discontinuing surveillance sampling of leafy greens grown in Salinas Valley. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the…
Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
Two gene-edited beef cattle and their offspring have received a low-risk determination from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It marks the first time that an intentional genomic alteration…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is discontinuing surveillance sampling of leafy greens grown in Salinas Valley. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York described the decision…