…have been considered new animal drugs by FDA, triggering a rigorous regulatory process. “It has been difficult for the animal biotech industry to get private funding and also even public…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…implementation of the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. USDA would also be prohibited from using federal funding for anything that would increase line speeds at meat and poultry establishments. “It…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
A coalition of industry groups is calling on lawmakers to support ag export markets. More than 100 industry groups are pushing for full funding of marketing programs under the U.S….
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…bill into law sometime on Friday at the White House. The bill includes individual stimulus payments, extended unemployment benefits, funding for ag and nutrition programs, and healthcare support for rural…
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
Conversations are continuing regarding the potential for a full UC funding restoration. For UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), it would mean the nearly 13 percent funding reduction for…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…history if it gets passed. The legislation includes substantial funding support for the agricultural industry. “I am grateful to the U.S. Senate for passing the American Rescue Plan today to…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…be applied in organic or conventional systems in all regions nationwide. Increased funding support and NRCS technical assistance is needed to help support more widespread implementation of conservation practices in…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…with stimulus checks and additional support for vaccination efforts, the legislation includes important amendments related to agriculture. “The measure primarily provides additional funding for nutrition and feeding programs. But it…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
…weed control techniques. It also provides information about biological control agents for 18 different weed species and species groups. Funding for the manual was made possible through the California Department…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
…conservation programs will need to complete form CCC-902. “In California, this new form will be needed for customers who are selected for funding in both EQIP batch periods ending March…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…NASDA include food purchases, equipment, farmer support opportunities, and other expenses related to COVID relief. NASDA is also asking for the ability to extend funding beyond 2024. “The flexibility sought…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
The winds of change certainly have blown strong from Washington, and they are at gale force in the farming industry. President Biden eliminated the Covid relief funding which benefited some…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…and the benefits of engaging with the national trust protocol, nutrient management project funding, and the details on the AgSafe Conference which begins next week. Tune in to the show for…