…One significant aspect of the proposed rule focuses on new protection for worker self-advocacy. The rule aims to empower workers to advocate for improved working conditions by strengthening anti-retaliation protections….
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…initiative will provide approximately $6.5 million in funding to 22 organizations. The funding is made available through the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) and is part of its Risk Management…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Kildee on Sugar Policy
Find out why Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) says ‘don’t touch’ the nation’s sugar policy. He joins host Sabrina Halvorson in this week’s AgNet Weekly. Each week we highlight essential legislative…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
India is taking further action to reduce tariffs are a variety of American goods. The action comes as a resolution to several disputes at the World Trade Organization. U.S. Trade…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…do not have access to parks and nature by the end of the decade,” said Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. “This funding will expand…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…now that ensures that domestically grown sugar is sold into the markets before we allow for competition to come from offshore. This kind of protection allows American sugar growers to…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…water, and ensuring water quality. The grant funds will be dispersed throughout California, benefiting various regions, including Merced County. The Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency is set to receive $3.4…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…FAO All Rice Price Index in August rose by 9.8 percent month-on-month to reach a 15-year nominal high, reflecting trade disruptions registered in the aftermath of India’s July ban on…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…The program administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency will provide support for dairy operations that suffered certain losses in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 calendar years. MLP assistance is available…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
…Free Trade “We want to see all of the presidential candidates in this election cycle understand the importance of trade. So, Farmers for Free Trade recently wrote a sign-on letter…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
The Farm Bill, progress on current agreements, and campaign promises. There’s a lot going on in the world of trade. Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade joins…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…submit an application. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), the program aims to provide block grants to support farmers and ranchers in their transition to organic…
Group Wants More Aggressive Work on Trade Deals
…free trade agreements, and a lack of focus on free trade, especially for agricultural products. However, Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade says there has been some…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers trade funding in the farm bill, processing tomatoes foretasted at 23% more than…
