…of U.S. farmers, ranchers, and food producers at risk. The letter cites an estimate from Oxford Economics, suggesting that revoking China’s PNTR status could result in a more than 30…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…committee to promote some of their agricultural and nutrition priorities for the next farm bill. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, pointed to the costs for pork producers because of California’s Proposition…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…in purchasing commodities for nutrition programs. The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to include a more diverse range of producers in food procurement programs. With an annual expenditure of approximately…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…Bill that protects and enhances the resources needed for producers to mitigate risks and increase our nation’s, our great nation’s, position on the world stage, and strengthen agriculture’s return on…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…the environment and good for production and yield,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said in a press release. “This update affirms producers can have peace of mind that using conservation practices…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…18 they will mail the 2023 Census of Aquaculture to all producers who indicated in their 2022 Census of Agriculture that they produce and sell aquaculture products. The deadline to…
AgNet Weekly: Jaime Castaneda on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…President for Policy Development and Strategy for the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council Jaime Castaneda says that case didn’t solve the problem. Another challenge was…
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
…Leon Knoles are executive producers and Renato Basile is producer. Knoles will also direct the special. For more event information and updates, please visit thenationaltree.org and follow President’s Park on Facebook or Twitter. Listen to…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…price of eggs and egg products during the 2000s. “We are incredibly pleased that the jury held egg producers Cal-Maine Foods and Rose Acre Farms accountable alongside United Egg Producers…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). Last year, a USMCA panel ruled with the U.S. However, Executive Vice President for Policy Development and Strategy for the National Milk Producers Federation and the…
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
…shipping under the current requirements for decades. The Commission emphasizes that U.S. producers oppose the proposed system, and the preferences of Chilean importers should not influence USDA decision-making. Listen to…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…Senator Crapo said in a press release. “Improving the USDA’s Specialty Crop Report will arm producers and trade negotiators with detailed and up-to-date information, helping break down longstanding trade barriers,…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…to the Sites Reservoir Project. Pilot projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide valuable support to producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…on dairy access negotiated in the trade agreement. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed disappointment, asserting that the decision weakens the agreement’s…