…U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small is set to lead the inaugural American agribusiness trade mission to Luanda, Angola from November 28 to December 1. The trade mission extends…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
Things are heating up over the EATS Act. Supporters of the bill say the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would prevent states from regulating farmers and ranchers nationwide. “The…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-23-23
…biodiversity study, and ag groups urging presidential candidates to boost trade. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
…APHIS is reviewing its guidelines for overseeing the trade of fresh tomatoes and peppers, including the seeds and other materials used for cultivation. As part of this review process, APHIS…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…supply because it’s so critical. And then the fact that trade can be such a valuable tool in terms of both world peace and just moral obligation,” Senator Cramer added….
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…trade show will be opening at 1:00 p.m. that day and will remain open until the opening reception and State of the Industry presentation. Registering early will ensure individuals can…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
This week, Sabrina reported on a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. The amendment states that none of the funds made available by the bill may be used to…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…later that day. A general session will kick off December 6, with breakout sessions and tradeshow time throughout the day. The gala dinner will once again be taking place on…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…the nut industry as a whole. PAGG is calling for ABC to “register all brokers and traders that trade more than a threshold amount and require them to report their…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…Francisco State University Lam School of Business. Having held global executive positions, Turner also possesses a deep understanding of the cultural and trade dynamics between different nations. She pursued international…
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
Some car makers have decided to not include AM radio in new vehicles. A number of groups have spent months fighting that decision, including emergency management organizations, former members of…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…breeding companies, inhibiting their development of new varieties, particularly of specialty and other smaller acreage crops.” Signatories of the letter include the American Seed Trade Association, California Citrus Mutual, National…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
Hundreds of dairy industry professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago this fall for the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) annual conference. Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
The House Ways and Means Committee this week held a field hearing on trade with a focus on agriculture and critical supply chains. The hearing took place in Kimball, Minnesota…