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NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have set their eyes on 10 specific policy areas to advocate for as the process to craft the 2023 Farm Bill…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-15-22
…Western Growers releasing its Global Harvest Automation report and new funding to combat invasive plant pests and diseases. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
First Trade Missions Since Pandemic
…the first U.S. trade mission in two years. The COVID-19 pandemic halted trips for developing new international markets for U.S. agriculture goods. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA‘s Foreign Agricultural Service…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
…Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one to five years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition is continuing to draw comments from the agricultural industry. Many farming groups have voiced concern regarding the WOTUS…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…gray wolf should be overseen by the states, which can best determine the most appropriate course of action for each region.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…economy as a whole, and particularly for our rural communities, with agricultural exports stimulating local economic activity, helping maintain our competitive edge globally, supporting producers’ bottom lines, and supporting more…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
…co-founder of Gotham Greens with USDA Representative checking out the greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS Gotham Greens greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS A fresh food and urban agricultural…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
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Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…up a marketing order or commodity board much like the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board, so that tomatoes could work together – growers and processors – but also other…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $1 billion to help expand market opportunities for climate-smart agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…than 100 agricultural groups. “When we can’t export our products, we not only jeopardize our foreign customer relationships and markets, but we also lose value-added opportunities that create jobs and…
Week in Review: Dry January Tough for Snowpack & Port of Oakland to Improve Operations
…Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of Oakland to speed up agricultural exports. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….