…2023 AMMP project and four Dairy Plus projects to advance past completed AMMP projects if they meet federal requirements. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Ambassador Tai and the Biden Administration’s continued pursuit to ensure fair market access for U.S. dairy producers.” Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21): “It is entirely unacceptable that the current Canadian dairy restrictions…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…the Administration but notes the need to address Canada’s actions affecting dairy imports. The USMCA, implemented in 2020, established 14 TRQs that aim to provide specified low-tariff access. Canada’s TRQ…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
More than $653 million in port investments have been announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. A total of 41 port improvement projects across the country are being…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…generation in shaping the trajectory of American agriculture and rural prosperity. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the USDA aims to provide new producers with essential support and educational resources to ensure…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the other major federal land manager. The BLM issued its carbon storage policy in July 2022. (From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting) Listen…
Court Finds Prop 65 Glyphosate Warning Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has determined that California’s glyphosate warning is unconstitutional. The ruling comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. California’s Proposition 65 requires warning…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…for Information posted in the Federal Register. Comments are due by March 8, 2024. A new specialty crops-dedicated webpage designed to provide information on the initiative is available at www.usda.gov/specialty-crops….
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…aligns with the Legislature and Administration’s budget agreement but was inaccurately reflected in the language of the 2023 Budget Act. Despite already committing funds to HSP Block Grants Pilot and…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in Rural America Event Series. During the visit, the spotlight was on California Dairies, Inc., a lead partner in one of the 81 RCPP…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
The Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to safeguard the Colorado River System amid ongoing drought and climate impacts. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised plan…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…financial support has been secured with a total of $233.7 million in federal contributions having been made. Investments include $60 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and $173.7 million from…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
You’re invited to the federal urban agriculture committee meeting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Members of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee will meet this…
First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
…storage and conveyance, dam safety, water purification and reuse, and desalination. Notably, the B.F. Sisk Dam project has garnered federal contributions totaling $95 million to date. Brian German Ag News…