…San Diego previewed some expansion plans that will introduce bulk freight loading capacity, including for grains. There’s also a project in the works to create a barge service between San…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
President Joe Biden recently signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, garnering praise from a variety of agricultural groups. The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes $550 billion in new…
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
…President and CEO of Leprino Foods, Mike Durkin provided a first-hand account of dairy export issues. Durkin called on lawmakers to take action to remedy the situation to help ensure…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
…U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228 to 206. Several organizations representing the fresh produce industry in North America…
Farm Households Received Estimated $2,100 From Economic Impact Payments
…from the program. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Farm Households Received Estimated $2,100 From Economic Impact Payments Sponsored Content…
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
…price transparency and will improve market conditions for independent producers across the country.” The Senators plan to introduce the act in the coming days. Among the many changes it will…
Paper Clover Campaign Raises $1.3 Million for 4-H
…Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Paper Clover Campaign Raises $1.3 Million for 4-H Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
…water users and water agencies who contract with the State and Federal water projects.” However, there is some concern as to how the recent breakdown in cooperative negotiations will impact…
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
…average this year. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…viability of the North American fresh produce sector,” the letter states. “We are calling for urgent government action to address significant ongoing supply chain disruptions with impacts to our food…
Supply Chain Holes Will Take Time to Fill
…a big part in the problem but not the only one. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Supply Chain Holes…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…center of global solutions to climate change. Vilsack says, “Climate change is happening. It threatens to disrupt our food systems, worsen food insecurity, and negatively impact the livelihoods of our…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the latest update on voluntary…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…Security Act. OTECP will cover 25 percent of a certified organic operation’s eligible expenses paid during the fiscal years of 2020, 2021, and 2022. Up to $250 will be provided…