…aligns with the Legislature and Administration’s budget agreement but was inaccurately reflected in the language of the 2023 Budget Act. Despite already committing funds to HSP Block Grants Pilot and…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in Rural America Event Series. During the visit, the spotlight was on California Dairies, Inc., a lead partner in one of the 81 RCPP…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
The Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to safeguard the Colorado River System amid ongoing drought and climate impacts. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised plan…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…NCBA’s Lane says he doesn’t think Johnson’s views on climate change will be an issue despite the Biden administration’s consistent push for what it calls “climate-smart” agriculture. “I’m not terribly…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…sector in 2020 were $45.6 billion, meaning that PPP payments were 13 percent of total payments. The Small Business Administration administered the PPP, providing forgivable loans to eligible small businesses…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…Senator Angelique V. Ashby. It was co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). This bill empowers the Newsom Administration and future governors to implement long-term strategies, including regulations…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…Biden-Harris Administration, as evidenced by the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” Under Secretary Taylor said in a press release. “Through this agribusiness trade mission, USDA is proud to support that partnership,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
A new pilot program that seeks to bolster the food and ag supply chain and tackle farm workforce challenges has been introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration. The Farm Labor Stabilization…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…actually working now with the administration to pivot from the great work they’ve done in India,” said Bettencourt. “Let’s take that momentum to Turkey and do the exact same playbook…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…access to green space in underserved communities nationwide, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to environmental justice and our Justice40 Initiative.” This announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
…been 41 rupees per kilogram on inshell and 120 rupees per kilogram on kernels. Increased tariffs had been enacted in response to several actions of the Trump administration, which included…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
…way the market is going to work most efficiently. Along those lines, he said one recent campaign promise has the organization “really concerned”. “President Trump a week ago or two…