…support for the legislation moving one step closer to being signed by President Joe Biden. “Western fresh produce growers and indeed farmers throughout the West have reason to celebrate passage…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
…during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. President Biden announced that the United States intends to mobilize $1 billion in investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation over…
New Federal-State Partnership to Address Transportation Infrastructure
…partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand those efforts. “California’s ports and infrastructure system is key to the country’s supply chain. Thanks to our collaboration with the Biden-Harris…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden recently announced the Build Back Better framework for the budget reconciliation bill. The $1.75 trillion plan includes provisions for significant climate investments, particularly in the agricultural sector….
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
…consistency with Biden administration objectives. The American Farm Bureau Federation calls the effort a disappointment. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says, “The Biden administration has proposed three different changes to…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
…be high enough to offset the increasing cost of food. The Biden Administration also boosted SNAP benefits by more than 25 percent. Experts say the inflation spike appears on track…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…will help to strengthen coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. State agencies are also being instructed to continue the development of more long-term solutions to avoid…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…Fisheries Service.” Several lawmakers have expressed concern about Reclamation’s recent action. In a press release, the lawmakers voice opposition to “the Biden administration’s reckless, anti-scientific, and politically-motivated attempt to rewrite…
White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues
The Biden Administration announced a series of steps in the private and public sectors to help address the continuing supply chain crisis in the U.S. Forbes says the White House…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
The Biden Administration’s requirement that all federal employees, including the employees of the Farm Service Agency, be vaccinated against COVID-19 will not cause FSA offices to close or farmers to…
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…the Biden Administration. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
…and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. All of the week’s major headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…effort is aimed at expanding meat and poultry processing capacity as well as support the development of other food supply chain infrastructure. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice…
U.S. Trade Rep Tai Completes Review, Offers Steps Forward on China
The Biden Administration has completed a months-long review of the U.S. trade relationship with China. Pointing out that the previous administration’s unilateral approach alienated allies and trading partners while hurting…