…up the marketing share, which is the total value of processing, transportation, retailing, and other activities that get food from farm operations to points of purchase for consumers. In 2022,…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
…around the country.” That’s because of the ag appropriations bill included in that package along with Energy-Water, Transportation-HUD, and Military Construction-VA. Lane says there are hoops for the bill to…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…that the specialty crop sector experiences such as transportation issues for highly perishable crops. In addition to the funding, Taylor is excited about several trade missions planned for 2024 that…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
More than $653 million in port investments have been announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. A total of 41 port improvement projects across the country are being…
New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor
…to safe transportation and enhance overall enforcement of established protocols. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal through 11:59 p.m. ET on November 14, 2023. Brian German…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…mapping tool identifies disadvantaged communities that face burdens in the categories of climate, energy, health, housing including nature deprivation, legacy pollution, transportation, water and wastewater, workforce development, as well as…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers registration details for the Almond Conference, transportation infrastructure being critical for meeting the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-28-23
…transportation, market opportunities in Southeast Asia, and collaboration being central to the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act. This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
…our future have stalled because of a pervasive mindset of ‘no.’ With this legislation, California is saying ‘yes’ to building the clean energy, safe drinking water and transportation projects we…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a study on zero-emission transportation rules and their impact on the ag industry,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show has an update on zero-emission transportation, the latest Farm Bill developments, information about regenerative…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
…legislation also establishes specific criteria for the Surface Transportation Board to use in determining if a rail carrier has violated its obligation. More than 50 agricultural, labor, manufacturing, and transportation…