…bipartisan Freedom to Repair Act. Introduced by Representatives Mondaire Jones and Victoria Spartz, the bill seeks to reform copyright law that often makes repairs a type of copyright violation. The…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
…the president highlighted his plan to help the nation’s economy, speaking on supply chains, American manufacturing, and immigration. Ukraine’s invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…question and answer here. Border Security and Immigration Toward the end of the address, President Biden spoke on border security and immigration. He said to advance liberty and justice, the…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Industry efforts have also been…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Similar legislation was passed in…
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
A subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform is looking for information about what they call the alarming price increases on beef, pork, and chicken products. Rep. Raja…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-21-22
…working with the Biden administration on WOTUS and get an update on where farm labor reform sits in Congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues within the supply chain. Once a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-13-21
…to study the smoke impact on grapes and wine gets support from a $7.6 million grant and California Farm Bureau partnering with National Immigration Forum. Tune in to the show…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Earlier this week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021. The bill seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act. The Connecticut Democrat says the legislation will increase and improve the Department of Agriculture’s procurement of fresh…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
…getting immigration reform to President Biden’s desk that much harder. MacDonough’s guidance all but closes the door on Democrats’ chances to be able to use the spending bill as a…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…full capacity and implementing more thorough enforcement of the Shipping Act. Other steps suggested by the coalition include supporting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and establishing an interagency workgroup specifically…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…approaches for making rangelands more resilient to drought. The introduction of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 to address maritime shipping challenges is receiving support from the agricultural industry….