…with its exemption for highly refined foods despite a law passed by Congress,” says Meredith Stevenson, CFS attorney. “The Court rubber-stamped USDA’s decision to exclude highly refined foods like sodas…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…Foreign Market Development program. “Congress lays out about 200 million (dollars) in MAP funding and another chunk in FMD. That’s for promotion of US ag food and ag products overseas….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-30-23
…trade, and monitoring specialty crop issues in Congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…mergers, acquisitions, or agreements; designate agricultural supply chains as critical infrastructure and critical technologies, and report to Congress on current and potential foreign investments in the U.S. agricultural industry from…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
…NFU, Administrator Regan noted that the CCA highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Administrator Regan also highlighted parameters of the CCA which…
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Congress in August
…Congress is working to reauthorize the Farm Bill. And we’ve been encouraging our members and all farmers and ranchers to make sure that they take advantage of the August recess…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…said in a joint statement. “We look forward to working with Congress to increase the Farm Bill’s investments in the competitiveness and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, producing…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…chambers of Congress as they work on writing the new legislation. BIO’s vice president of agriculture and environment, Beth Ellikidis says, “A farm bill centered on innovation stands to incentivize…
NCBA President Hits Back at Animal Rights Activists and Policymakers Attacking the Beef Checkoff
…on the Beef Checkoff and NCBA from animal rights activists and their allies in Congress: “As a cattle producer, I know what it means to work hard for every dollar,…
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…It’s not a voluntary fee. Congress forces every farmer to pay this tax, so Congress needs to know what they’re doing. And farmers need to know.” However, NCBA’s Lane disagrees…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…our request for comment, the communications manager for Congresswoman Spartz issued this in an email: “The Congresswoman believes that we need to have transparency in the farm bill for checkoff…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…protectants in that manner will stifle development and create undo hardships. “The undersigned request that Congress direct EPA to withdraw the current rule and replace it with one that appropriately…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
…they are hoping to work with Congress and develop potential solutions in the 2023 Farm Bill. “We have an unfortunate reality where our disaster programs are usually a year later…