…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…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
A new pilot program that seeks to bolster the food and ag supply chain and tackle farm workforce challenges has been introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration. The Farm Labor Stabilization…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…totaling $250 million in assistance, is based on 2022 rice acreage. The announcement follows the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 by President Joe Biden. The Act granted the…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Kildee on Sugar Policy
Find out why Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) says ‘don’t touch’ the nation’s sugar policy. He joins host Sabrina Halvorson in this week’s AgNet Weekly. Each week we highlight essential legislative…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…came as President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Other tariffs will also be reduced on frozen turkey and…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…access to green space in underserved communities nationwide, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to environmental justice and our Justice40 Initiative.” This announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
The Farm Bill, progress on current agreements, and campaign promises. There’s a lot going on in the world of trade. Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade joins…
Group Wants More Aggressive Work on Trade Deals
A trade group wants to see more aggressive deals from the Biden Administration. The Biden Administration has taken some heat during its first two years for a lack of new…