…working with Congress to strengthen Title I programs, improve risk management tools, and utilize these FACA recommendations to advance our sustainability mission in a manner that respects farmers and ranchers…
Speaker McCarthy Emphasizes Importance of Farmers at 2023 World Ag Expo
…the resiliency of U.S. producers, McCarthy pointed out the need for lawmakers to better address the challenges that agriculture faces. “Our job in the next Congress is to make sure…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
…Congressman Costa said in a press release. “We need to prevent foreign adversaries like China and Iran from undermining the American agricultural industry. We introduced this legislation to ensure American…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
House Agriculture Chairman Glenn GT Thompson recently announced subcommittee Chairs and jurisdictions for the 118th Congress. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture The Pennsylvania Republican…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…Altogether, nearly 60 million birds have been affected by the ongoing outbreak as of February 1. Congress has taken action on supporting mitigation efforts through the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Details 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…supporting these initiatives to ensure that agriculture in the United States remains viable for generations to come. Congress has a unique opportunity to help fortify and propel U.S. agriculture to…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
Congressional efforts to address supply chain shortfalls continue with the recent introduction of the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson and…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…was previously set to take effect at the end of January, but thanks to pressure on the Biden administration from NCBA and our allies in Congress, the rule was delayed…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-19-23
…the 118th Congress committees, and the Spanish sessions offered at ACTIVATE 23. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Deb Haaland, and California Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency Wade Crowfoot, Congressman Costa outlines strategies to help California take advantage of the above-average rainfall. Congressman Costa is calling for…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-10-23
…on Congress, Right to Repair and the Farm Bill, and the first honeybee vaccine gets approved. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
…infections. Responding to the crisis, American health regulators relaxed import policies, and President Biden invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to rebuild lagging supplies. Congress made the tariff waivers…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers advocating for ag in the new congress, ag provisions in the Omnibus Bill,…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…was recently passed by Congress. It comes as welcome news to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and the Citrus Research Board (CRB). The funding will be used for developing a new…