Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the need for Senate action on the Farm Workforce…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives through a vote of 247-174. Advocates of the bill are hopeful that the Senate will begin…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
…Appropriations Act of 2021. The grant funding is intended to support farmers and ranchers that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With another $35 million dollars in additional funding…
Some of the Best Tricks to Use for Cleaning Houseplants
…houseplants are happy houseplants. I keep my indoor plants clean because they breathe better & look better too. Cleaning houseplants can be done naturally; both larger houseplants & small houseplants….
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…opportunity to build on existing agreements with China and our North American neighbors, as well as create new opportunities with the European Union and the United Kingdom. Ms. Tai’s ability…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act,” said Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow. “This is common-sense legislation to establish a structure at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help farmers, foresters, and others implement…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
The Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act has been reintroduced by U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Bennie Thompson. Primarily, the legislation will eliminate line speed waivers…
‘First Receiver’ Sticking Point for New Food Safety Rule
…where you are the first receiver and then you can get the exact same product from the exact same company tomorrow and you could not be because they may have outsourced a…
Food Traceability Proposed Rule Raises Concerns from Industry Members
…to accomplish it. Using a Global Trade Item Number and lot numbers could prove to be a more effective method for traceback activities. “It’s one phone call and you bounce…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…Smith recently introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021. The bipartisan legislation has the support of nearly 150 lawmakers in both houses of Congress. Multiple agricultural groups have also…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…solutions. NASDA looks forward to developing incentive and science-based policies with the Administrator to help agriculture and rural communities better adapt to climate change.” While Regan largely received bipartisan support,…
USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants
…grant programs supporting food processing, distribution, producers, and other businesses listed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Comments regarding the development, coordination and implementation of grant programs can be submitted on…
Week in Review: Port Issues Being Addressed and H-2A Reform Legislation Introduced
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
Public Comment Sought for Revised Conservation Practice Standards
…requirements. The Wastewater Treatment Milk House standard has added a new conservation practice to better address the treatment of wastewater from the cleaning of milking equipment. NRCS is encouraging ag…