…federal support to California ports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had partnered with the Port of Oakland to increase storage capacity for agricultural goods. Some industries have been struggling more…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…have brought together industry, labor and federal partners to address the short-term supply chain disruptions arising from the Administration’s strong economic recovery. This is one of several key steps that…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
…possible due to the rapid response and cooperation of the governor of Michoacán, Mexico’s federal government, and the Mexican Association of Avocado Producers and Exporters (APEAM),” said Ken Salazar, U.S….
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…FSA federal farm programs to the state’s agricultural producers. Members of the FSA state committee are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and are responsible for the oversight of farm…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…the federal government, NASDA members are uniquely positioned to lead impact and direct policymaking solutions for the 2023 Farm Bill,” said McKinney. During the 2022 NASDA winter policy conference, members landed…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…farmers. “Unfortunately, the proposed rule will return us to the ambiguity of past regulation as well as the federal overreach that ignored the role and expertise of state partners,” National…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…goals by 300 percent. NCBA and PLC say they plan to continue to fight for science-based decisions regarding ESA listing and look toward the Biden administration to do the same….
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…and that the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda is working for American farmers and producers,” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This is a major boost for the…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…arbitrarily refuse goods that are ready to be exported at U.S. ports. Provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act would bolster the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) regulatory authority. FMC would…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-04-22
…establish a federal definition of biostimulants, also details on how to stay compliant with COVID 19 injury reporting and paid sick leave. Tune in to the show for these news…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…ambiguity in how federal agencies view biostimulants, has somewhat hampered development and adoption. “The biostimulant word itself is not well understood and it means different things to different people. There’s…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers,…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…A bipartisan group of lawmakers is continuing to encourage more effective supply chain relief from the Biden Administration. All of the most important agricultural headlines can be found directly in…
Lawmakers Continue to Press Biden Administration for Supply Chain Relief
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is continuing to encourage more effective supply chain relief from the Biden Administration. More than 70 congressmembers sent a letter to President Joe Biden outlining…