…Rahm said the action comes at an opportune time as the industry navigates several challenges related to COVID-19, labor, and transportation. “Very appreciative of that and the USDA enacting a…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…been struggling amidst market disruptions. Increased transportation challenges along with issues of availability and cost of certain materials have created significant problems for the agriculture industry. The funding will also…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…U.S. Attorney General, the Transportation Secretary, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, and the Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. Altogether, the signatories of the letter represent thousands…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…related to COVID-19 that were incurred between January 27, 2020, and December 21, 2021. Eligible activities covered under the grant programs include retrofitting facilities, transportation, workplace safety measures, and worker…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
…receiving another $1million to support produce safety research, and drought-impacted ranchers to receive USDA assistance for transportation costs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…transportation costs when there are not adequate grazing and hay resources available. Coverage of the program will extend to areas that have a drought intensity of D3 or greater or…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
The domestic rail transportation network is vital to moving products and goods supplied by America’s farmers and ranchers. Over 33 million carloads of U.S. goods moved up and down the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
…hotel accommodations for ABC’s Almond Conference, and a recent announcement that will provide relief for the transportation of goods. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
…chain that haven’t been seen before,” due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recommendations, AFBF asks USDA to consider actions on livestock markets and processing capacity, farm inputs, transportation,…
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….
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…a variety of agricultural industries. More than 100 agricultural organizations and businesses have signed a letter of support for the bill authored by the Agriculture Transportation Coalition. Signatories include the…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Tuesday. A total of $1.2 trillion will be invested in projects to improve transportation infrastructure, broadband access, the…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…pandemic. Some of the transportation challenges remain, but conditions have slowly been improving. If demand continues to be robust, it should help keep demand high as transportation issues begin to…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
…produce industry is facing with transportation delays. More than a decade of research has been conducted on winegrape mechanization and a new resource will help inform industry members on how…