…labeling, and food safety requirements needed to achieve a Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Grant assistance can also assist…
Week in Review: Second Chances with USDA Programs, Build Back Better Moves Forward
…rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow applauded the House of Representatives for passing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. All of the…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. LAMP was established in the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) (Pub. L. No. 115—334) and received a supplemental appropriation through the Consolidated Appropriations Act…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…provides farmers with clarity about obligations under the Clean Water Act.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Proposed Water Rule…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…with the impact of climate change.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. House Passes Build Back Better Act Sponsored Content…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
President Joe Biden recently signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, garnering praise from a variety of agricultural groups. The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes $550 billion in new…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
…U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228 to 206. Several organizations representing the fresh produce industry in North America…
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
…Transparency Act. The compromise cattle market bill is part of Grassley’s work to return fairness to the cattle marketplace dominated by four major meatpackers. “I frequently hear from independent cattle…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the latest update on voluntary…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…Security Act. OTECP will cover 25 percent of a certified organic operation’s eligible expenses paid during the fiscal years of 2020, 2021, and 2022. Up to $250 will be provided…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
The U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228 to 206. Back in August, the Senate had passed the bill…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…voiced strong support for Durkin’s call for U.S. government action to more effectively tackle the shipping crisis and its effects on dairy farmers and manufacturers. Durkin called on Congress to…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…have also expressed support for some of the climate provisions detailed in the framework for the Build Back Better Act. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
Senate lawmakers announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in…