…would create significant hardship for small businesses. One of the proposals being considered includes expanding the 3.8 percent Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) to individuals actively participating in their business….
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
The Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 has been introduced in an effort to enhance protections against foreign plant pests and diseases. More than 50 agricultural, veterinary, and livestock organizations have…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
…to be cool – so not warm water – in containers that are clean, with disposable cones or cups available for employees,” said Ceja. A good Heat Illness Prevention Plan…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…Commission did as we asked by rejecting the Commerce Department’s proposal to impose tariffs on imports of UAN, a key fertilizer,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
The American Farm Bureau is calling on USDA to take steps to make sure American farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. The organization submitted comments on USDA’s…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
Expectations for California’s pistachio crop have waned over the past few weeks, but 2022 is still projected to be a strong year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…and credit serves as a tool to support producers, rural economies, and the American people. Ranking member Glenn G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania agreed it was an important issue, but he…
Week in Review: California Producers Heard on Farm Bill Needs & Dealing with Black Fig Fly
…the pest are ongoing and hold promise for keeping the pest managed in California, after first being discovered last year. A recent report from American Farmland Trust (AFT) highlights the…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
…The American Business Immigration Coalition Action, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, AmericanHort, and the National Council of Agricultural Employers also expressed the need for expediting farm labor solutions. About the…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…of small-scale meat or poultry processing plants. Overall, the investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan which is intended to strengthen the domestic food supply chain. About…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-15-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag groups pushing for more coverage under FAIR Plan, the variability among seaweed-based…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…
USDA Helping Issue Child Food Benefits for Summer
…children deserve. They can also help American families cope with the rising cost of food.” Children are eligible for this temporary nutrition benefit called P-EBT if they get free or…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…session. He highlighted not only the impact of ongoing drought and the need for federal intervention but also the need to support American ag exports. Matoian, along with others, pointed…