Even as Congressional leaders announced a deal on some appropriations for fiscal year 2024 on Sunday, Jan. 7, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane…
NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking
Image by Fabiana pfernandes from Pixabay National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane says he’s keeping an eye on proposed USDA rulemaking for the beef…
California Poultry Farms Struggling with Avian Flu Outbreaks
…strict biosecurity, with ongoing research and vaccination efforts to combat the virus’s spread. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has tested five vaccine candidates, showing promising results. The avian flu outbreak…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…to be led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. U.S. exporters can apply to join the delegation for business meetings with potential importers from India,…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-16-24
…a national agricultural classification survey. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
More Than $203 Million to Support Exports of U.S. Ag Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is granting over $203 million to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to boost U.S. food and agricultural product exports through the Market…
Congressional Effort Seeks to Address H-2A Wage Concerns for U.S. Farmers
…is not taken. Several agricultural associations have voiced support for addressing the H-2A wage. “In the absence of true reforms to modernize an outdated system, congressional leaders should deliver this…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
…been negatively impacting exports of American agricultural goods. The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. Farmers in the Central…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…exciting industry. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the…
Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses
…again looming, Speaker Mike Johnson faces pushback from his own party over a potential spending deal with Democrats. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane is…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…several key adjustments in funding allocation for environmental and agricultural programs. Notably, the budget includes a $22.1 million provision to combat exotic fruit fly infestations and a $12.9 million reversion…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, including the “Useful Life” replacement mandate for trucks 17 years or older, comes amid a legal challenge by the California Trucking Association, claiming the state rule…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-10-24
…wage and overtime changes to keep track of this year. We also talk with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Tune in for…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…regulation, readopted annually since 2021, also presents potential challenges for farmers and ranchers in the area. Questions have been raised about the ongoing curtailment’s impact on the agricultural community. Siskiyou…