New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
…continue relying on voluntary programs to manage staffing levels going forward. D.C. Headquarters to Retain Limited Staff Upon completion of the reorganization, USDA expects to retain a maximum of 2,000…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…farmers are not left behind. This includes tailored communication and support for those who often lack the resources or knowledge to navigate complex federal assistance programs. As disaster recovery continues…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…pathways for legal farm labor while securing the border and streamlining guest worker programs. “We want a real border. We want legal guest workers. We want pathways to citizenship for…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…guest worker programs, protections for DACA recipients, and a serious commitment to border security. His plan balances practicality with compassion, aiming to stabilize the agricultural workforce while respecting human dignity…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…USDA is investing in advanced tools and targeted training for its inspectors. This includes expanded data collection on listeria risk factors and educational efforts to ensure inspectors can detect emerging…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…mobile equipment waivers under federal regulations Outstanding State Implementation Plans (SIPs) required by the EPA for the San Joaquin Valley Federal air quality incentive programs, including: The Diesel Emissions Reduction…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…that food is medicine. Policy Priorities IFPA’s key recommendations include: Produce Prescriptions as a Covered Benefit: Making fruits and vegetables a reimbursable part of federal health care programs, allowing doctors…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…does it take to join the Homegrown Organic family? “We look for alignment of values,” Paul explained. “You have to be a great farmer and a team player. Our programs…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…hundredweight—and bolstered by a strong beef market. Yet replacement cattle remain expensive, and many operations lack the in-house heifer programs to meet demand affordably. Foglio noted some dairymen are paying…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…vegetables, particularly in school lunch programs. The International Fresh Produce Association has proposed policy updates, pushing for expanded produce prescriptions in federal healthcare and broader access to nutrition education. Finally,…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…commitment. Conclusion As beef demand grows, so too does the opportunity for cattle producers to connect with consumers through transparency and sustainability. Programs like BQA, along with consistent communication, allow…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…the dairy and poultry sectors. These programs control production levels and set pricing mechanisms to stabilize the Canadian market. Recently, Canada has sought to “safeguard” these systems by legislating guardrails…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…from external shocks. 3. Securing the U.S. Nutrition Safety Net The plan includes targeted efforts to prevent fraud and block foreign exploitation of nutrition assistance programs, protecting vital services such…