…Biden Administration has made immigration reform a top priority, issuing support for the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Industry members are now pushing for swift passage in the…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
…A. Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). More than 100 U.S. House Members highlighted issues with vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) neglecting to ship American ag products. “These VOCCs…
Comment Period for Regulating Animal Biotech Reopened by USDA
…Drug Administration (FDA) has been the prevailing regulatory body for genetically altered animals. Cosmo the genome-edited calf from UC Davis Courtesy: Alison Van Eenennaam/UC Davis “The FDA has been regulating…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…a list of more than 40 recommendations to help guide federal climate policy moving forward. Recommendations have included incentive-based solutions that are based on scientific evidence that can be implemented…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…Booker said in a press release. “The Biden administration has taken an important first step in withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule to increase line speeds in poultry plants, but…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
…commitments.” The letter comes as Canadian officials conduct a review of the allocation and administration of TRQs for dairy, poultry, and egg products. Harden explained that even Canadian companies are…
‘First Receiver’ Sticking Point for New Food Safety Rule
…comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding their new food safety rule that will be part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. One of the comments was about a…
Food Traceability Proposed Rule Raises Concerns from Industry Members
Some concerns have been raised regarding the Food Traceability Proposed Rule announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The official rule, Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax, often referred to as the death tax. U.S. Senator John Thune and U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop and Jason…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “NASDA appreciates Regan and the Biden Administration’s eagerness to work with the agriculture industry to develop agriculture climate…
Week in Review: Port Issues Being Addressed and H-2A Reform Legislation Introduced
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
A coalition of industry groups has sent letters encouraging federal officials to protect crop insurance. Letters were sent to lawmakers in the House and Senate budget and appropriations committees. Secretary…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-12-21
…to fill out, the overall “pretty good” citrus harvest, and port congestion now being addressed by federal officials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Public Comment Sought for Revised Conservation Practice Standards
…revisions to 23 national conservation practice standards. Some of the proposals posted in the Federal Register include revisions to several important ag practices including cover cropping, fencing, land reclamation, and…