… “The pandemic affected all of agriculture, but many farmers did not benefit from previous rounds of pandemic-related assistance. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to helping as many producers as…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Industry members will have until April 30 to provide input on federal climate strategy. The effort is a continuation of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards have contributed to our Nation’s past and present,” President Joe Biden stated in a White House…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…and has now been put into effect. There had been some delay, as the Biden Administration took shape and placed a hold on new and pending regulatory actions. Lessons that…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…Biden Administration has made immigration reform a top priority, issuing support for the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Industry members are now pushing for swift passage in the…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…when she was first selected by President Joe Biden for the position. Groups including the California Fresh Fruit Association, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Western Growers, and National…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…Booker said in a press release. “The Biden administration has taken an important first step in withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule to increase line speeds in poultry plants, but…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
…and minimizing the ability of U.S. dairy farmers to have full access to the benefits of USMCA. That needs to stop, and we look forward to working with the Biden…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “NASDA appreciates Regan and the Biden Administration’s eagerness to work with the agriculture industry to develop agriculture climate…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…trillion COVID relief package once again. The bill was passed in the House by a vote of 220-211, largely among party lines. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…agriculture, food, and transport groups which included WAPA sent a letter to President Joe Biden regarding the issue. “You’re going to see more complaints, more concerns, and you’re going to…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…Lawmakers are hopeful the legislation will be signed by President Joe Biden by early next week. The Senate version of the legislation would be the second-largest stimulus bill in American…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-03-21
…the Supreme Court asked to review a case against Prop. 12, and the mixed views on Biden’s $1.9 trillion virus bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…drive the conversation on how to make these incentives meaningful.” The Biden administration has outlined climate change as a priority issue and has been receptive to the efforts of FACA….