…for American ag products. Numerous industry groups had been encouraging Senate action on the trade nomination for months, with several sending letters supporting swift confirmation. The confirmation has been met…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…forward to working with her to promote American agriculture.” Taylor will be filling an important trade position that has been vacant for nearly two years. Groups including the National Association…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
Community Food Project Investment
…investment of nearly $10 million through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP). This funding, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act, bolsters USDA’s food and nutrition security…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WRDA 2022 was included as part of the…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…providing support and outreach to the agricultural community. The overall goal of LandFlex is to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Easing pressure on groundwater will help…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
The American Farm Bureau Federation encourages rural residents to verify the accuracy of the FCC’s National Broadband Map. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Federal Communications Commission…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…and the American agricultural industry are working together to expand markets for high-quality, American-made farm and food products worldwide,” FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley said in a press release. “With industry…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
…to plan ahead and to try to foresee these things and manage what is in our control and not focus too much on what’s out of our control.” As a…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
According to a recent report, the California wine industry has an impact of $170.5 billion in annual economic activity in the U.S. “The Economic Impact of California Wine” report was…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
Consumers Dining Out During Holiday Season
…during the holidays. One in four consumers plans to do both. When asked about why they plan to include restaurant meals in their holiday plans: 88% said dining out or…
Farm Income Rising
USDA projects 2022 calendar year net farm income up nearly $20 billion, or 13.8 percent from 2021. American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh explains what is driving the…