Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week announced legislation he intends to introduce in the Senate to support hemp farmers. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as…
Veterinarians Take to Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 veterinarians took to the nation’s capital earlier this week to discuss farm bill priorities. While lawmakers are on break this week, the American Veterinary Medical Association held its…
Agri View: Feeding the Hungry
…That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… Food Rescue Locator, a directory of organizations across the United States. Image credit: Permission granted for use of Food Rescue US logo….
Easter Eggs for Your Basket Will be a Bit Higher This Year
Higher retail prices for several foods including eggs, orange juice, meat products, bagged salad, shredded cheddar and vegetable oil resulted in a slight increase in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…The 2501 Program was originally authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. 2501 grants seek to enhance the equitable participation of socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…landowners also have the option of enrolling in a 30-year contract. WRE also includes a Grazing Reserve Rights option which allows participants with an approved wetland and grazing management plan…
Omnibus Bill Includes Several Ag Provisions
…Act, that Act exempts air emissions from animal waste from being subject to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, or CERCLA, reporting requirements. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat…
Spending Bill Includes Victory for Milk Labeling Standards
…will “ensure action,” following “years of inaction” by the FDA regarding labeling of plant-based beverages as milk. The language in the bill comes from the DAIRY PRIDE Act, introduced in…
China Retaliations to Harm U.S. Ag
Agriculture groups say trade retaliations from China will “costs farmers their livelihoods.” China announced retaliation efforts to the Trump administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum. The American Soybean Association says…
Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
…$200 million more per year. It also provides Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization. The legislation also includes seven important forest management reforms, including: Categorical Exclusion for Wildfire Resilience Projects…
Broadband Investment and Section 199A Tax Code Fix in Omnibus Applauded by Perdue
…I applaud Congress for hearing their voice.” Background The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December of 2017 was meant to spur economic growth across the entire American economy,…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
…clarifies that air emissions from animal waste at a farm are not applicable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. In addition, the legislation provides agricultural haulers a…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
…The award is presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers every year as a way to recognize individuals whose substantial contributions have…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. You can view the FY 2018 Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill spending plans on the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection…