…of them is the general supply chain challenges that we’ve had as we’ve recovered from COVID. Another one is the Federal Reserve Bank’s expansion of the money supply which has…
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
…of President Biden’s Justice40 initiative. The goal is to ensure 40 percent of benefits from federal investments are delivered to underserved communities. Projects to make rapid progress on lead service…
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
…glad the Biden administration is treating this seriously. They are enforcing it the way it’s supposed to be. That was one of the reasons it took a little longer to…
Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland
…the Putin regime. As many members of this committee know, China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are not our allies,” he said. Current federal law imposes no restrictions on foreign…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…funding for the school meals program, with offsets coming from rescissions from the Agriculture Department and Small Business Administration programs. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says, “Schools and parents…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
Last week the agriculture industry’s challenge to California’s Prop 12 received support from the Biden administration. President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law and the announcement…
Mixed Results for Ongoing Roundup Litigation
…requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reassess health risks related to glyphosate. In a 3-0 decision, the federal appeals court declared that EPA did not adequately evaluate the…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
Last week the agriculture industry’s challenge to California’s Proposition 12 received support from the Biden administration. U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar filed an amicus brief supporting the Supreme Court challenge…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…guiding the day-to-day operations of FSA and help with the implementation of federal farm programs at a local level. “It is a priority for USDA to integrate equity into its…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association pointed out that the legislation duplicates work within federal agencies, while diverting resources from other critical programs. Some Republicans voted in favor of the legislation; however,…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…are 30,000 up and down across the state. Our members who engage in activities on the land and waters that are regulated under the federal Clean Water Act—and often more—often…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “I thank the Administration for its support and swift enactment of OSRA, and I look forward to similarly…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…a new pilot program that will be developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal agencies. The announcement was made by President Joe Biden during the presentation…
Representatives Discuss Access to SNAP Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
…Program Administration Manager, at the Connecticut Department of Social Services “With the influx of illegal immigration across the southern border—I mean, there’s record numbers—this is obviously going to cause a…