…aligned with the clean energy economy, contributing to environmental stewardship and community resilience. The Working Lands Climate Corps, a vital component of this effort, offers technical training, education awards, and…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…to the Environmental Protection Agency encouraging the agency itself to seek that stay, which would have far more credibility if that were the case, so this fight is not over,”…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed its roadmap for protecting endangered species from pesticide exposure. Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff outlined the EPA’s strategies during a speech to the…
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
…our country produces,” said Representative Panetta. Central to the caucus’s agenda is addressing mounting concerns over agricultural trade deficits and overreliance on specific markets. By advocating for enforceable trade agreements…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the issuance of final Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments totaling around $306 million. These payments, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…to hear from producers about how our resources can continue into the future, to better serve specialty crop producers.” She says it’s a multi-agency effort within the USDA. “So, it’s…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
The USDA is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI), which is part of a larger effort to support specialty crop…
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
…very early age from disease, which no doubt probably was indeed related to environmental and food issues. So, there’s a personal reason for being engaged in this. I think there’s…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
…has garnered support from hundreds of national trade associations representing a variety of industries. A letter sent to Congressional leaders, signed by 261 trade groups, highlights the importance of the…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…that keeps the natural water in and unwanted environmental factors out. “Global warming. Environmental change. You can call it what you want, but our environment is changing and that environment…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting the specialty crops industry, contributing to rural communities, and ensuring market access for American products. The grants target diverse areas, from trade and regulatory…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…domestic sugar policy. They also support a program that meets our trade commitments and ensures a fair playing field for American producers. As the largest farm group, AFBF has consistently…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…they work to build equitable food systems and climate change resilience.” EXOTIC FRUIT FLY President of the California Farm Bureau, Shannon Douglass, said that she appreciates Governor Newsom’s protection of…
