…your local USDA Service Center. In 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…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…Carriers would be required to provide notice of cargo available and container return locations under the bill. The legislation would also effectively codify the Federal Maritime Commission’s Interpretive Rule on…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…to $100 billion to improve broadband infrastructure. Prior to that, multiple federal agencies entered into an agreement to help facilitate the provision of high-speed internet to underserved areas. The Federal…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…areas including production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety. ABC is a Federal Marketing Order dedicated to promoting California almonds to domestic…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…energy grid, and water systems. The bill includes $550 billion in new federal spending to support ongoing programs and develop new infrastructure initiatives. It is one of the largest investments…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…overall effort to promote and enhance competition within markets. Under an executive order from President Joe Biden, federal agencies are being tasked with increasing competition within the U.S. economy. USDA…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…Act are intended to protect a public resource. In some instances, there are local, state, and federal programs available to help producers cover the cost of regulatory compliance. Even with…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
…of 100 megabits per second with 20 megabits per second upstream speeds would be established. The federal government would also be required to develop a website for consumers to check…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…some form of wildfire insurance. The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The Federal Trade Commission is going…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…instances, the cover crops will remain subject to the reduced payments for prevented planting. “We work diligently to ensure the Federal crop insurance program helps producers effectively manage risk on…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going to become more actively engaged when comes to the right to repair. After a recent vote of 5-0, the FTC will be enhancing…
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
…has created multiple delays and cancellations for agricultural exporters. Federal officials have been investigating the matter, but various reports indicate that the situation is not improving for ag exports. The…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…