…real trifecta, which is why we call it a win-win-win,” Secretary Perdue said in a news release. “Thanks to President Trump and his commitment to the program with the announcement…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
…been critical of how the MFP payments were being dispersed. “From the start, I’ve been concerned that the Trump Administration’s trade payments have picked winners and losers and left smaller…
U.S. Tariffs on China Violate Trade Rules According to WTO
…to defend itself against unfair trade practices, and the Trump Administration will not let China use the WTO to take advantage of American workers, businesses, farmers, and ranchers.” In its…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…aid reflects that,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “We appreciate the administration’s flexibility in adjusting CFAP to make it available to a wider…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump is once again demonstrating his commitment to ensure America’s farmers and ranchers remain in business to produce the food, fuel,…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
A new look into the priorities for rural America of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is revealed in responses to a questionnaire distributed by the American…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Commerce (DOC) released a report on September 1 detailing the Trump Administration’s plan to support domestic production of perishable produce. “President…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
…Court’s ruling provides the Trump Administration and Secretary Bernhardt the opportunity to create a new definition that will help ensure that all areas considered for critical habitat first and foremost…
Farmers to Families Program Extended and Expanded
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program recently received an expansion of funding after an announcement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and President Donald Trump. The additional funding…
FDA Seeks Data for ‘Rarely Consumed Raw’ Exemption Under FSMA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking additional information as it considers expanding the “rarely consumed raw” list. Produce commodities that have low reported rates of consumption are…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have entered into an alliance to increase safety in the meat sector….
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…need to be emphasized now that the agreement has been put into effect. The coalition highlights Canada’s administration of its dairy Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) as being particularly important. The…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
…tool is useful for those who rely on AMS’ administration of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) which enforces fair-trade practices in the produce industry. The PACA Basics Online Training…
Industry Members Encouraged to Engage on SB 1383
…Federation (CFBF). “They’re setting it up so that very small employers are going to have to deal with the problems of leave administration that have never had to do it…