…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…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
The National Pork Producers Council thanked the Biden administration for extending a waiver for commercial truckers from the federal Hours of Service regulation to February 28, 2022. The rule limits…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…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…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…two of the latest of many historic infrastructure investments the Biden-Harris Administration is making. Expanding broadband availability in rural areas will help create jobs, help farmers use precision agriculture technologies,…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and…
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Bloomberg that the Biden Administration would likely remove some punitive tariffs on Chinese imports. She says there is an ongoing process to try…
Getting a Second Chance With USDA Programs
…intended purposes. It also serves as a way to improve the administration and application of assistance offered through the programs. Because programs are administered on a national scale, feedback from…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…hard to keep America fed,” “They’re putting this in place before completing the promised stakeholder engagement.” National Corn Growers Association President Chris Edgington says the administration is taking farmers backward…