…U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. National FFA CEO Scott Stump says, “It’s exciting to see our numbers grow and know we continue to influence the next generation…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…introduced by Representatives David Valadao, Darren Soto, and Doug LaMalfa. It will establish a program to support producers with the marketing of their products. The program would be modeled after…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…position, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott expressed confidence in her abilities. “When we worked together as members of the House Agriculture Committee, I was always impressed by her…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…(WASHINGTON, DC/June 21, 2023) — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13) released the following joint statement after announcing the formation of…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott. The two lawmakers noted that the group has been formed in response to industry comments and concerns….
AgNet Weekly: Dan Kildee on Mexico, GMO Corn, and the USMCA
Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) says if Mexico’s president wanted to restrict GMO corn from the U.S., the time to do that was more than three years ago, before he agreed…
Industry Reps to House Ag: USDA Should Handle Rural Broadband
…in rural America. Committee Ranking Member, Representative David Scott of Georgia, asked the witnesses if USDA was the right agency to handle the issue of rural broadband. Jim Matheson Chief…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…bee. USDA photo by Scott Bauer USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks input for fiscal year 2024 Plant Protection Act funding to protect American agriculture and natural…
AgNet Weekly: Rebeckah Adcock, VP of US Government Relations, IFPA
The Senate Ag Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research held a hearing June 7 on how the farm bill works for Specialty Crop producers. The Vice…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
He says it’s an act with a cute name and an important purpose. This week, Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) joins Sabrina Halvorson to talk about the Beagle Brigade Act and…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
Kenneth Smith Ramos, former Mexican Chief Negotiator for the NAFTA and USMCA trade deals and current partner at AGON, was one of the speakers at this week’s USMEF Spring Conference….
VofV: Rabo Research’s David Magaña on a Global Approach to Consumer Desires
David Magaña is Vice President and Senior Analyst of Rabo Research in North America for fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, and he shares his global perspective on the present challenges…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
The Biden Administration this week announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers. They say the funding will help…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Scott Hays. “We are still evaluating the Court’s full opinion to understand all the implications. NPPC will continue to fight for our nation’s pork farmers…