…progress. Brian Kuehl Executive Director Farmers for Free Trade “We’ll give the Biden administration credit for rolling back tariffs on India,” Kuehl said. He explained that under the Trump administration,…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…Drug Administration (FDA) emphasizes the importance of food safety, particularly for groups at high-risk of getting sick due to foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning). Every year, 1 in…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Jim Jones will serve as the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. Jones will report directly to the FDA Commissioner…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…In the Biden-Harris 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…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…acreage cap and instead base enrollment on funding availability. FSA state offices would also be given more authority in the administration of the program. Suggested updates also include a revision…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…Secretary Xochitl Torres Small said in a press release. “Through this investment, the Biden-Harris administration is helping deliver real-life, applicable solutions to make our food system stronger, while at the…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…Agriculture in the administration of the program. The program aims to address disruptions in the food supply chain caused by external events like COVID-19 and shipping delays. The program focuses…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…on the administration’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Initiative. It also aligns with ongoing work across the federal government to quantify carbon sequestration and carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions….
FAA Rule Change for Farm Drones
There’s an FAA rule change for some farming operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making it easier to use drones for spraying crops. Arthur Erickson is the CEO and…
USDA: SNAP Payment Error Rates Rise
…Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, says, “The circumstances put an incredible strain on program administration. The rates reflect those challenges.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…results come as good news to communities that have been struggling with standing water since March. The Newsom Administration notes that state actions taken to curb flooding impacts have resulted…
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
…the courts to completely vacate the current rule. “A full rewrite of the Biden Administration’s WOTUS definition is the only path to comply with the Sackett decision,” NCBA Chief Counsel…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…Trade. Kuehl explained that it began when President Trump started trade wars with several nations. Those nations then responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, primarily agricultural products. India was…