…a compromise on water administration between state and federal agencies was within reach. The lawmakers highlight the value of voluntary agreements in meeting water supply goals while also avoiding what…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…augment certain H-2A requirements to help American ag employers mitigate disruption to agricultural employment and avoid any interruption in the food supply chain. “This Administration has determined that continued agricultural…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…The American Farm Bureau Federation and Feeding America sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauding the department and administration for their work during the COVID-19 outbreak. They also…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting the most critical areas for supporting through the stimulus funding….
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…different products such as soybeans, wheat, and other American commodities. “These steps show that China is moving in the right direction to implement the Phase One agreement,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…and helps provide steady labor for the agriculture sector during this time of uncertainty,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “H-2 labor is vital to the economy and food security of…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…the full potential of American agriculture,” said U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. The revised method for evaluating pesticide registration comes as a result of the 2018 Farm Bill,…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
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Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
…as we go through this crisis.” NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to the full report below. AgNet West Today ~ 3.25.2020 Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…to help you win this fight and to ensure the health, safety and prosperity of all America,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a letter addressed to Secretary of Agriculture…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
(Washington, D.C., March 19, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…healthy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to be open for business to provide services to the American people. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recorded the following video message…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2024 Controlling Fire Ants in Almond…