…generation in shaping the trajectory of American agriculture and rural prosperity. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the USDA aims to provide new producers with essential support and educational resources to ensure…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in Rural America Event Series. During the visit, the spotlight was on California Dairies, Inc., a lead partner in one of the 81 RCPP…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
The Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to safeguard the Colorado River System amid ongoing drought and climate impacts. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised plan…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
President Biden visited a farm in Minnesota this week, where he announced more than $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda to advance rural prosperity, economic…
First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
…Biden’s Investing in America agenda, represents the first substantial water storage approval in California since 2011. The Department of the Interior, in collaboration with the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-01-23
…almonds, the coming changes to using 1,3-D, the delays in rice harvest, and details on Biden’s AI executive order. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…December of 2022, President Biden signed the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $3.7 billion for agricultural producers affected by qualifying natural disasters in the same year. ERP 2022 covers…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…NCBA’s Lane says he doesn’t think Johnson’s views on climate change will be an issue despite the Biden administration’s consistent push for what it calls “climate-smart” agriculture. “I’m not terribly…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…Biden-Harris Administration, as evidenced by the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” Under Secretary Taylor said in a press release. “Through this agribusiness trade mission, USDA is proud to support that partnership,…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…Joe Neguse. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown also introduced the companion bill S.2874. The legislation seeks to address certain limitations of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Currently, only five produce…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to make climate-smart investments totaling $3 billion. The allocation is being made courtesy of President Biden’s landmark Inflation…
Search for Speaker Another Delay for Farm Bill
…loan forgiveness, President Biden broached the subject of the former speaker and urged lawmakers to move forward quickly. “The House will now reorganize and select a new speaker. I know…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov or by contacting your RMA Regional Office. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
An ag economics expert says this year’s farm bill battle is a repeat of bills gone by. Dr. Joe Outlaw is a Regents Fellow, Professor, and Extension Economist in the…