…of assistance. Track 1 relies on existing federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) data, benefiting over 206,000 producers who received indemnities for losses covered by these…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…NCBA’s Lane says he doesn’t think Johnson’s views on climate change will be an issue despite the Biden administration’s consistent push for what it calls “climate-smart” agriculture. “I’m not terribly…
Details of Household Food Security Report
…food insecurity is determined by many factors, including the economy, federal, state and local policies, and the individual circumstances of US households.” This particular report does not provide an analysis…
Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
…from state to state, or permanent waters that may cross federal land. However, he said the definition has shifted to include waters that can flow into navigable waters, such as…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…$5.8 billion to the farm sector in 2020. The PPP was a non-USDA assistance program for small businesses adversely affected by the pandemic. Total Federal Government payments to the farm…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…Senator Angelique V. Ashby. It was co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). This bill empowers the Newsom Administration and future governors to implement long-term strategies, including regulations…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…Biden-Harris Administration, as evidenced by the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” Under Secretary Taylor said in a press release. “Through this agribusiness trade mission, USDA is proud to support that partnership,…
Feds Feed Families Program Milestone
…campaign in which this past summer, thousands of federal employee volunteers across the country worked in all sorts of ways to encourage donations of food to food banks, pantries, and…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…of the most trusted consumer labels. However, the organic sector has outpaced the federal regulatory system in recent years, hindering innovation and continuous improvement. The CIAO Standards Act addresses this…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…with entities that employ a registered federal lobbyist. That is a pretty obvious attack on the National Cattle Beef Association, and other checkoffs as well, not just us,” he said….
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…to domestic ag employers meeting federal employment criteria with grant applications sue November 28. More details are available online at www.ams.usda.gov/FLSP. Ron Bain reporting for the US Department of Agriculture in…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023 seeks to improve federal food distribution while also supporting farmers and ranchers. Introduced last month, the legislation would bolster the U.S. Department…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…federal investments in climate, clean energy, and related areas reach marginalized communities burdened by underinvestment and pollution. Following the recent record interest in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) resources,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…on inventory values reported by the producer, and provides coverage against plant diseases when the plants must be destroyed under a federal or state destruction order. The Controlled Environment program adds to…