…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
…CoBank on Trade Issues 09:58 May 18, 2024: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11, 2024: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports 07:04 April 27, 2024: AFBF’s…
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
…Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging 19:13 June 8, 2024: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues 09:58 May 18, 2024: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11,…
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…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…Research Program is part of California Climate Investments which uses Cap-and-Trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Budget Act of 2022 allocates $9.5 million to support demonstration trials…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Kildee on Sugar Policy
…Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson June 15, 2024: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging 19:13 June 8, 2024: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues 09:58 May 18, 2024: Anti Animal…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
India is taking further action to reduce tariffs are a variety of American goods. The action comes as a resolution to several disputes at the World Trade Organization. U.S. Trade…