…is in the midst of another dry winter, with an untold number of drought years ahead,” the lawmakers point out in the letter. “As your Administration deliberates how best to…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…(AFBF), United States Cattlemen’s Association, and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. “AFBF appreciates the Biden administration’s continued work to ensure a fair and competitive meat processing system. We must get to…
Week in Review: Snowpack Over 140% of Average and Port of Oakland Improvements Coming
…of the pressure on agricultural exports. Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlight the importance of an integrated pest management approach. The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…plant pest and disease programs and for a revamped agricultural guestworker program, obtained relief for winegrape growers from the Food and Drug Administration’s produce safety rule, and secured federal money…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). The event is hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse and Colorado Farm Bureau Vice President James…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…be enforced. Today’s action reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s deep commitment to enforcing the USMCA and to ensuring that trade rules work for American farmers, ranchers and producers.” The Office of…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
Federal officials are bolstering efforts to address anticompetitive practices in the agricultural sector. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reiterated their commitment…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…federal and state partners–is ready to do everything we can to help provide room and relief to help our agricultural customers,” Port Executive Director Danny Wan said in a press…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will be investing $1 billion to improve conditions in the meat processing sector. Funding will be allocated from the American Rescue Plan to aid independent…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…participate in the program. Changes to the program were enacted through a rule in the Federal Register which should increase flexibility and opportunity for additional participation. FSA is taking a…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…not resolved quickly, may require further examination and action by the Federal Maritime Commission,” the two state in the letter. “This unprecedented disruption to the flow of goods worldwide has…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…starting to build through higher commodity prices and increased demand for their products. Hard-working families must be able to do more than just break-even. We urge the Biden administration to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-17-21
…on water, the cotton industry working to access federal funding support for climate-smart ag and details on the upcoming California Dairy Sustainability Summit. Tune in to the show for these…
Upcoming Survey for Farmers and Ranchers
…of the study may lead to more robust demographic data products to assist other federal agencies, state and local governments, researchers, and analysts in administering and monitoring program effectiveness for…