…court simply accepted the plaintiffs’ assertions as true and did something that no other court has done in vacating the NWPR.” The Biden Administration had previously announced plans to replace…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…ranchers and processors are the world’s best and global demand for their products is a testament to their quality, safety and commitment to sustainability and has led to a projected…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…include specific coverage for California and Florida citrus. The new Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index is also a new insurance plan designed to help protect against crop losses incurred…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…to state departments of agriculture to help support collaborative, multi-state projects that address issues of food safety, pests and disease, research, and marketing and promotion for specialty crops. “This program…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…products. Some manufacturing and transportation costs are also eligible for reimbursement through the program. To apply for the program, a Dairy Donation and Distribution Plan will need to be submitted….
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
…advocate for one party or the other, but we sit down and try to work out installment payment plans that might be able to help. Sometimes some of the creditors…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
The Department of Agriculture is dedicating $300 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to conduct surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases. The effort aimed at susceptible…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…guided by the most reliable determinant of safety, which is science. This administration has repeatedly made commitments to abide by science, yet the EPA decision on chlorpyrifos strays from that…
USDA Reports on Farm Computer Usage and Ownership
…increasing two percent from 2019. In 2021, 50 percent of internet-connected farms utilized a broadband connection, while 70 percent of internet-connected farms had access through a cellular data plan. Additionally,…
Almond Update: Registration Opens for the 2021 Almond Conference
…Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey said the conference planning team has hit the ground running this year getting ready for the event. “It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…part of a larger package including permanent improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage safety net program. “The Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program is another component of our ongoing effort to…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
…would impose a 45 percent increase in rates. PG&E has indicated that the increase is necessary to make upgrades to the electric system and improve wildfire safety. President and CEO…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…farmers and ranchers competitive. The issue of broadband access has been a significant priority for the Biden Administration. In unveiling the American Jobs Plan, President Joe Biden called for up…
Week in Review: HLB Quarantine Expands & New Preharvest Testing for Leafy Greens
…facing agriculture. Several concerns are being raised in relation to President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan, particularly as it relates to assets like farms and ranches changing hands. The week’s…