…was the inherent ability of that species to never be controlled by that herbicide or that mode of action.” Growers and PCAs are encouraged to consider four critical points when…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…critical for ensuring a safe food supply. “Mutual reliance between the FDA and individual states is one example of the many actions the agency is taking to address our nation’s…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…the Build Back Better Act. They point out that the provisions included in the agriculture portion of the Build Back Better Act will make transformative investments that will benefit agricultural…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…these challenges. This is the time for agriculture, forestry, and rural communities to act,” Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “Together we can lead the way with investments in…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
Lawmakers introduced the Foreign Adversary Risk Management or FARM Act. The legislation seeks to combat foreign interference in America’s agriculture supply chain through reforms to the Committee on Foreign Investment…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…American Rescue Plan Act will be provided to support the program. The investment is designed to spur hundreds of millions more in lending through community and private sector lenders. The…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act will keep…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
Image by Josef Pichler from Pixabay The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the American bumblebee, whose populations have plummeted by nearly 90 percent, may warrant Endangered Species Act protection….
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
What is a pollinator garden, and why you should start your own. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pollinator gardens are great way to attract all sorts of insects…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
Senate Bill 2716, the American Beef Labeling Act, was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Cory Booker, John Thune, Jon Tester, and Mike Rounds. The legislation seeks to reinstate the mandatory…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act. The Connecticut Democrat says the legislation will increase and improve the Department of Agriculture’s procurement of fresh…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…praised Newsom for hearing the concerns of the industry in vetoing the bill. “The firm action taken today by Governor Newsom in vetoing 616 protects the sanctity of the secret…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…highlight the need for immediate action after months of problems. The coalition expressed appreciation for the actions already taken to remedy the challenges with ocean transport but notes that a…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…Community Protection Act. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues Sponsored Content…