…taken as a result are in line with the core mission of the FMC. “Congress charged the FMC with responsibility to ensure competitive and efficient ocean transportation services for the…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…“We congratulate Katherine Tai on her nomination. Her deep trade experience in Congress and the executive branch will serve her well as our next U.S. Trade Representative,” said National Pork…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
…the 2018 Farm Bill. “As you know it is a program that is the improved version of the Margin Protection Program from the 2014 Farm Bill. Congress listened to the…
MORE Act Passes House, More Than a Symbolic Victory?
…of color. I applaud the leadership of cannabis’ congressional champions and the diverse group of organizations whose tireless work made this historic legislation and vote happen. I am hopeful that…
Representative David Scott to Lead U.S. House Agriculture Committee
Representative David Scott of Georgia will be the next House Agriculture Committee Chairman for the 117th Congress. The House Democratic Caucus made the announcement on Thursday after an election declared…
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
…to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi encouraging his appointment. Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) “As a 16-year veteran of Congress and third-generation farmer, we believe that Congressman Costa possesses the experience and…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo some changes in light of the recent election. Both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees are going to be led by…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
…The legislation eventually passed both the U.S. House and Senate unanimously. Trump’s signing of the law authorizes Congress to appropriate funding for the nutria eradication efforts in a separate congressional…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has outlined project priorities under the Great American Outdoors Act. A prioritized list of deferred maintenance projects has been delivered to Congress. The list…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-23-20
…in psyllid trapping, Congress working toward the next COVID-19 relief package, also climate change and the investment in biofuel projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Congress Working Towards Next Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package
White House in Washington, DC, USA Negotiations have been continuing this week between the White House and Democratic Congressional Leadership. Legislators are working to come to an agreement on the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-23-20
…in psyllid trapping, Congress working toward the next COVID-19 relief package, also climate change and the investment in biofuel projects. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
…that Reclamation cannot move forward with the project under the Clean Water Act because Congress has not authorized it. Becerra also cites a lack of permitting from authorities such as…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…transparency and provide more support. “USDA laid out several areas where Congress can implement real solutions to improve the market – the PRICE Act is the answer to many of…