…with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect America’s food supply from foreign pests from diseases that come in through agricultural products that…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
…legislators point out it gives the FMC the authority to protect U.S. ports, shippers, and manufacturers from Chinese influence. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
Week in Review: WOTUS Reined In & Fewer INSV Issues Than Last Year
…the cost study provides information on a hypothetical farm with 1,000 acres of annually planted rice. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
The United States has requested dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that the policies “are not based on science” and “stifle agricultural…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
…rule has received criticism from a variety of agricultural organizations, asserting the rule will hamper development. “EPA’s new rule adds bureaucratic layers of red tape for the development of improved…
FAO Issues Report on World’s Hunger Hotspots
…or are at risk of deterioration towards those conditions. Countries like Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, and South Sudan remain at the highest level of concern. From the National Association of Farm…
Peterson Says Trade Only a Small Part of Farm Bill
…exports of U.S. agricultural products. Peterson said even if lawmakers wanted to increase the funding for trade programs in the farm bill, finding that money would be difficult. “I think…
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
…leaders will head to Japan with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. Japan is the fourth-largest market for U.S. food and agricultural exports. In 2022,…
VofV: Asking the Right Questions with Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation
…in agriculture on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association….
INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions
…yield and limited product availability. The Grower Shipper Association’s INSV Task Force reports that lower INSV infections in the early growing season may be due to weather conditions. “We’re looking…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
There’s a new resource to help consumers learn more about GMOs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Feed Your Mind is an Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative…
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
…investments to advance more climate-friendly beef production may yield greater reductions in emissions more quickly than investments in cultured meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina…
Week in Review: Colorado River Agreement Reached & Floodwater Diversion Flexibility Expanded
…taking a big hit. Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…of working agricultural lands. Practices will be assessed to better understand how climate-smart practices are impacting carbon sequestration. “Healthy soils are a powerful tool when it comes to sequestering carbon….