California is receiving federal support for efforts to address exotic fruit fly outbreaks. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking action against the growing threats posed…
WIC Program at Risk
Millions of people could lose their access to a federal nutrition program. The nation is now two months into fiscal year 2024 and Congress has yet to provide additional funding…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…at the hearing and the first to broach the subject. He said state pesticide regulations need to fall in line with federal controls. “The ability to produce abundant feed, food,…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…associated with purchased food, evaluating bids on climate impact and worker well-being, and enhancing transparency in the procurement process. The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act seeks to align federal food purchasing…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…turnover of older agricultural equipment through federal programs like the Diesel Emission Reduction Act and state initiatives like Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program. On hand for…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…surface water acres and sources, and sales. Federal, state, and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations, and producers use these data. “The information that respondents provide will serve as the foundation…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…emphasizes transparency in program administration and the importance of earning trust from eligible individuals. The extension allows for expanded outreach efforts, including direct technical assistance and training sessions, to better…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…found that several of the country’s major egg producers conspired to limit America’s supply of eggs in order to raise prices in a case that began in a federal lawsuit…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…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…