…impacted many agricultural producers, record high increases in 2022 had a disproportionate economic impact on rice producers,” said California FSA Executive Director Blong Xiong. “I am pleased that Congress authorized…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. That’s the resounding message from Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) when it comes to the nation’s sugar policy. “We have a system right…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
…the Supreme Court finds this is a problem. It just wasn’t, it didn’t think it was their problem. And they encourage Congress to fix this. So, we would echo that….
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…this backlog of disaster assistance,” NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern said in a press release. “We encourage both Congress and USDA to find ways to address future natural disasters…
Another Challenge to GMOs
…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,…