…address these issues,” Scott said. “President Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act last year and helped avert a rail crisis. And the President worked with Congress to pass two…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…this point-of-care, noninvasive test would facilitate monitoring of animals. It could be used as a surveillance tool and help the decision-making process of farmers, veterinarians and regulatory agencies. “Farmed and…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…delivering certainty and prosperity to American agriculture and its entire value chain. We will serve as a check on the Administration’s regulatory attacks and advance policy to strengthen rural communities….
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
…changes as a “transformative vision” to better protect public health. Part of the changes includes a substantial reform of the Human Foods Program. Functions of the Center for Food Safety…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
…flexibility in emergency situations. “Americans experienced a slew of freight disruptions during and after the COVID-19 pandemic,” Johnson said in a press release. “Last year we addressed ocean shipping reform,…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…“Specialty crops growers experienced many challenges meeting regulatory requirements and accessing additional markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “Many of these…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…the organic sector and the trusted USDA organic seal is a key part of the USDA Food Systems Transformation initiative,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers congress failing farmers, farmworkers and American consumers by not placing labor reform in…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-23-22
…climate smart language and cover crops helping producers navigate regulatory expectations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Mike Lavender said in a press release. At the same time, the omnibus appropriations package did not include any specific cattle market reforms such as the Cattle Price Discovery and…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…decided what the strategic priorities are. So, you’ve got driving global demand, supporting a favorable trade and regulatory environment, maximizing industry efficiency, and then optimizing organizational potential,” Rodriguez explained. “Although…