…“Farm Bill 2023: Trade and Horticulture.” The hearings will focus on the trade and horticulture titles of the farm bill. The first hearing will include testimony from USDA’s Alexis Taylor,…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…officials and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s chief ag negotiator Doug McKalip. In a…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
Should there be an investigation into the high price of eggs? That’s coming up on this land of ours. A U.S. farm group is asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…enforcement authority to reinforce the trust of consumers, farmers, and those transitioning to organic production.” Groups including the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Organic Trade Association (OTA) welcomed the…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the administrative services industry, which includes office administration, facilities support, business support services, security services, conventions and trade shows, and waste management and treatment. Other rural industries that grew over…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
Exploring trade opportunities with Vietnam. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. La Pán Tẩn Agriculture Photo by Văn Ngọc Tăng on Unsplash National Association of State Departments of…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…for the entire food supply chain. Most notably, the merger would be harmful to fresh produce suppliers. The organizations recently submitted a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina…
United States and Taiwan to Hold Trade Negotiations
…launching the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. The initiative is intended to develop concrete ways to deepen the economic and trade relationship, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values,…
American Lamb Producers Looking Ahead to 2023 Trends
…are more open to experimenting in the kitchen. Others may also trade up at the counter instead of dining out. The report also covers sustainability, noting that it’s critical for…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
An ongoing dairy dispute between the U.S. and Canada is being acted on by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. Another dispute settlement consultation is being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…at USDA, Ted McKinney. “Alexis’ work as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs is needed now more than ever as increasing trade is an important element…