…big elephant got addressed in our discussions and that message clearly got across to our Congress people as well as to Deputy Commissioner Yiannis. So overall I would say it…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…possible by Congress through the IRA. Further assistance and changes to the approach will be made in subsequent phases. USDA provides access to credit to approximately 115,000 producers who cannot…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
As Congress continues working on the 2023 Farm Bill, the California dairy industry has several priorities for lawmakers to consider. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
…to Congress as they try to dismantle the policy that protects his farm. The dispute is over proposals that those in the sugar industry say would weaken the nation’s sugar…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…Association, and USA Rice. The groups encourage Congress to intervene if an agreement cannot be met and a railroad strike is imminent. A shutdown of the rail system has the…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…internet. The agency is making over $1 billion available for the program, a critical piece of the effort to connect every American to affordable and reliable high-speed internet. Congress approved…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…advocate for support under a common set of goals and intend to soon share recommendations to Congress,” SCFBA co-chairs Mike Joyner, Dave Puglia, Kam Quarles, and Robert Guenther said in…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…2023. They believe the current bill will be extended for at least a year while congress debates the next bill. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Peterson, Outlaw on Next…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…lower prescription drug prices. Republicans cite other economists at the Penn Wharton School of Business and Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation that argued the bill Schumer hopes to bring up…
Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives
…potential of Congress providing additional funding support for disaster assistance, which could help growers mitigate losses from freeze damage. “Our growers are really going to be feeling the impact with…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…than ever before to support the farmers who grow food right here in America,” he said. “That’s why Congress must continue to support strong farm and trade policies that reinforce…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
Agriculture Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California The Agriculture Workforce Coalition is calling on the Senate to pass an agriculture workforce reform bill this Congress. The coalition sent a…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…“In the 2018 Farm Bill, Congress authorized commercial production of hemp and directed USDA to establish the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, giving USDA the responsibility of evaluating and approving…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…Congressional leadership, the coalition of groups in support of the legislation point out the importance of supporting the so-called “Beagle Brigade.” COURTESY: Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border…