The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to implement the Buy Fresh program that has been developed as part of the coronavirus stimulus package in which Congress allocated $19…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…and members of Congress highlight the importance of providing support for enhancing water management, particularly in light of the tumultuous conditions created by COVID-19. “An important step in combating the…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
Several Congressional leaders sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom expressing disappointment in the decision to issue an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for long-term operations of the State Water Project. …
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…more than 100 members of Congress who are urging USDA to provide immediate relief to the industry. “Over a five-day period, 30 million school lunches, 15 million school breakfasts, and…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…elimination of direct-to-consumer sales and decline in full-service restaurant and school meal demand,” the letter stated. “Congress must have farmers’ and ranchers’ backs by expanding and replenishing USDA’s borrowing authority…
Labor Certainty for Food Security Act Introduced
A new bill aimed at addressing the shortage of agricultural labor was recently introduced in Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley explained that…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…Roger Johnson encouraged more transparency in the process of administrating farm support. Johnson expressed concern that the exclusion of Congress in the decision-making process for trade assistance could negatively impact…
USMCA to Bring Benefits to U.S. Textile Industry
Cotton growers are optimistic about some of the details in the recently signed U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which should provide benefits for the U.S. textile industry. Following approval from Congress, President…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…big step forward, it should be a floor for future trade deals, not a ceiling; when negotiating with other trading partners, we encourage the Trump administration and Congress to build…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
…of Congress, the US Department of Agriculture will be tightening requirements for uncertified handlers. Working with Customs and Border Protection, there will now be a mandate for all imports to…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…for America’s farmers and ranchers. With Congressional consideration now complete, our farmers and ranchers are eager to see the President sign this legislation and begin reaping the benefits of this…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
A group of agricultural organizations known collectively as the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) is calling on Congress to address concerns related to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. The coalition which…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…Wheat Growers (NAWG) President and Lavon, Tex., farmer Ben Scholz. “NAWG applauds those Members of Congress for their support and hard work to advance this critical trade deal one step…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…moving the legislation closer to ratification by the Senate. Several agricultural groups have issued statements of support and appreciation for moving the agreement through Congress. “The USMCA will provide continuity…