…the specialty crop industry through proportional and adequate farm bill resources is also a central aspect of SCFBA priorities. SCFBA also encourages sustained federal investment into research to ensure the…
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
…the USMCA,” Ambassador Katherine Tai said in a news release. “Canada made commitments to the United States in the USMCA, and the Biden-Harris Administration is ensuring that they honor those…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
…Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a statement, Bronaugh explained that she looks forward to spending more time with her family. Bronaugh had been confirmed for the position in May…
2022 Census of Agriculture Due Soon
…ag census provides a complete account of the nation’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Responding to the Census of Agriculture is required by federal law under…
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
The top members of the Senate’s Finance Committee sent a letter to the White House asking the administration to pursue enforcement action against Canada and Mexico under the USMCA. Inside…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…the Biden administration for issuing an official rejection of a recent proposed compromise from Mexico on biotech corn imports into the country. The development came during a meeting between Mexican…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
Lesser Prairie Chicken Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
Should there be an investigation into the high price of eggs? That’s coming up on this land of ours. A U.S. farm group is asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…and ensuing federal policies. The first round of payments issued as part of the program were distributed to more than 25,000 eligible producers. More than $250 million in payments were…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
…amendments until March 22. The proposal includes revising and clarifying record requirements, including the condition that distribution records need to be interested into a Tribal, State, or Federal database, and…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…filed in the Federal District Court in the Southern District of Texas. A total of 18 organizations filed the complaint aimed at blocking the rule that was published by the…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the administrative services industry, which includes office administration, facilities support, business support services, security services, conventions and trade shows, and waste management and treatment. Other rural industries that grew over…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has also been updated. The program now allows participation from producers that lease state and federal lands. Up to 25 percent of the cost for all…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…for the entire food supply chain. Most notably, the merger would be harmful to fresh produce suppliers. The organizations recently submitted a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina…