Administration officials, economists, and sugar industry experts just wrapped up the 37th International Sweetener Symposium. This year’s event focused on how Farm Bill policies support American food security. Ryan Weston,…
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
A petition has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a Standard of Identity for olive oil. The joint petition was submitted by American Olive…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…of small-scale meat or poultry processing plants. Overall, the investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan which is intended to strengthen the domestic food supply chain. About…
Battle Over Atrazine Continues
…to re-register the product. And now the new administration came in two years after the fact because of a lawsuit generated by some of the anti-agricultural organizations around the country,…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…Environmental Protection Agency centers on the Major Questions Doctrine. At issue was the Clean Power Plan rule created under the Obama Administration in 2015. While never implemented, multiple states initiated…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…operations,” the letter reads. “We know the administration understands the economic significance of these negotiations. As such, we encourage the administration to provide any and all support to the parties…
New Biobased Product Program
…new revenue streams for farmers. The USDA says the $10 million investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to rebuild infrastructure and create good-paying jobs and economic opportunity…
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
…glad the Biden administration is treating this seriously. They are enforcing it the way it’s supposed to be. That was one of the reasons it took a little longer to…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…funding for the school meals program, with offsets coming from rescissions from the Agriculture Department and Small Business Administration programs. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says, “Schools and parents…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
Last week the agriculture industry’s challenge to California’s Prop 12 received support from the Biden administration. President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law and the announcement…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
Last week the agriculture industry’s challenge to California’s Proposition 12 received support from the Biden administration. U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar filed an amicus brief supporting the Supreme Court challenge…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…or multi-county jurisdiction. Committee members provide important localized administration of FSA initiatives such as conservation programs, disaster payments, and emergency programs. Individuals are allowed to nominate themselves or others. Qualifying…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “I thank the Administration for its support and swift enactment of OSRA, and I look forward to similarly…
Representatives Discuss Access to SNAP Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
…Program Administration Manager, at the Connecticut Department of Social Services “With the influx of illegal immigration across the southern border—I mean, there’s record numbers—this is obviously going to cause a…