…U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228 to 206. Several organizations representing the fresh produce industry in North America…
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
…Transparency Act. The compromise cattle market bill is part of Grassley’s work to return fairness to the cattle marketplace dominated by four major meatpackers. “I frequently hear from independent cattle…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the latest update on voluntary…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…Security Act. OTECP will cover 25 percent of a certified organic operation’s eligible expenses paid during the fiscal years of 2020, 2021, and 2022. Up to $250 will be provided…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
The U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228 to 206. Back in August, the Senate had passed the bill…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…voiced strong support for Durkin’s call for U.S. government action to more effectively tackle the shipping crisis and its effects on dairy farmers and manufacturers. Durkin called on Congress to…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…have also expressed support for some of the climate provisions detailed in the framework for the Build Back Better Act. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
Senate lawmakers announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
…2020, FWS issued a final rule that revised the process for considering critical habitat exclusions under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). FWS re-evaluated the rule and concluded the conservation purposes…
Comment Period Open for NEPA Implementation
The Council on Environmental Quality recently announced it will be making updates to regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In a press release from the White House, the…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
The bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 was recently passed by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Several industry groups have levied support for the legislation, including the American Farm…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…the National Marine Fisheries Service back in 2019. The orders had been reviewed and approved under the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Protection Act as having no significant…
Large Shrub or Small Tree Needing to Be on Every Gardeners Wish List
…ribbon-like flowers and releases a spicy scent when it blooms in the fall. Although they are small, witch hazel blossoms are worth planting the shrub. Depending on the species, witch…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned her party about the need to trim back the $3.5 trillion Build Back Better Act, the budget reconciliation bill. Pelosi told reporters, “I’m very disappointed…