…Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee advise the administration on implementing and enforcing existing U.S. trade agreements, negotiation of new agreements, and other trade policy matters. Members of the six Agricultural Technical…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…the Obama administration. Several meat and dairy groups also expressed enthusiasm for Taylor’s confirmation, including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and U.S. Meat Export Federation….
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
The final food traceability rule has been released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods establishes additional requirements under the…
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
…that it has been a cornerstone priority for industry members. Sharing information is also purportedly a primary concern for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, there has been…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…steps to administer up to an additional $500 million in payments. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris administration, USDA…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
…of the Federal Government shutdown at the time, impacting the average participation rate. SNAP participation also varied across states because of differences in program administration and economic conditions. Over this…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…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 producers, ensuring access…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
…shut down all rail-dependent facilities and result in devastating consequences to both national and global food security. The Biden administration successfully helped broker an agreement between the National Railway Labor…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…for farmers and ranchers to get a fair price.” The investments being made are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat…
State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County
…with state and federal officials. The roundtable was organized by the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannis, California Department of…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…(NIFA). “This is a major step in the right direction as the Biden-Harris Administration continues to ensure underserved groups can more fully access and participate in federal programs and services,”…
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
After dismal amounts of rain and snow last year, California is expected to have another dry winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) points out that drought conditions are…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…progress, but we need to do more to bring other prices down as well. My Administration has passed laws that will bring down prescription drug prices and health insurance premiums…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…opportunities with potential importers, processors, distributors and local officials.” The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized investment and trade development in Africa. Earlier in the year, the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment…