…impacts, comments from Vilsack on why ag trade promotion efforts are important, and the wild ride for almond growers dealing with damage this year. Tune in to the show for…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
President Biden visited a farm in Minnesota this week, where he announced more than $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda to advance rural prosperity, economic…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…on U.S. inshell and shelled almonds by 15 percent. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, the lawmakers highlighted the negative impact such an action would have…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…the Organic Trade Association (OTA), hailed the move as a major win for producers and consumers advocating for stronger animal welfare standards. The rule addresses concerns about inconsistent enforcement, particularly…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…markets for American agricultural products and contribute to international food aid efforts. The funding, sourced from the Commodity Credit Corporation, aims to address challenges posed by trade dynamics and food…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
In a recent story for Southeast AgNet and AgNet West, Sabrina Halvorson talked with a representative of the National Cattlemens Beef Association on why they’re against the Opportunities for Fairness…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
A Southeast Asia trade mission led by U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will include several California interests. Leaders from three state agriculture departments and 29 U.S….
Battle over Tomato Suspension Agreement
…that these agreements just simply don’t work for the fresh produce trade. It’s too hard to enforce. It’s too hard to monitor and we just simply believe that they haven’t…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…to meet the future needs and desires of both producers and consumers,” said Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The bill, H.R. 5973, proposes…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…the American Lung Association to do human health research on soy-based products. The American Lung Association employs a federal lobbyist because they are a trade association. That research would have…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers reactions to the Bay Delta staff report, drought coverage, opening more trade options…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…the House in supporting the role of US farmers in the Farm Bill’s international food aid programs,” Director of Trade Policy for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), Peter Laudeman said in…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
There’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
Trade options for almonds have been moving in a positive direction recently. Retaliatory tariffs in India have been eliminated. Many of the supply chain disruptions related to COVID have largely…