…plant pest and disease programs and for a revamped agricultural guestworker program, obtained relief for winegrape growers from the Food and Drug Administration’s produce safety rule, and secured federal money…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). The event is hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy. Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse and Colorado Farm Bureau Vice President James…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…be enforced. Today’s action reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s deep commitment to enforcing the USMCA and to ensuring that trade rules work for American farmers, ranchers and producers.” The Office of…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
…the Biden Administration takes a comprehensive approach to addressing issues in the supply chain. “Over the past ten months, we have stepped up our efforts to ensure competition and counter…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will be investing $1 billion to improve conditions in the meat processing sector. Funding will be allocated from the American Rescue Plan to aid independent…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…regional approach to program administration. The new team members who will be working with potential and existing partners include Patrick Lewis, who will be covering the western states including California…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…starting to build through higher commodity prices and increased demand for their products. Hard-working families must be able to do more than just break-even. We urge the Biden administration to…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…said there are currently several frustrating challenges on the trade front for the current administration. “It’s been frustrating that we didn’t get our trade ambassador confirmed until June of this…
Continuing Issues With Farm Labor Contractor Licensing Process
…only having to renew once a year. There has also been a lack of access to the necessary exams, further complicating the licensing process. “It’s not surprising if the administration…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…on other efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration to improve DMC and other key USDA dairy programs,” Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie said in a press release….
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…through the American Rescue Plan Act. The program is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address food system challenges dating back decades and further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These investments…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…“We look forward to working with the Senate to carry this momentum forward. Given the complexity of the export shipping crisis, we also encourage the Administration to continue to take…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to the Produce Safety Rule provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Proposed changes pertain to certain criteria for…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…ways. 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…