New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications November 23, 2023 10:19 am| A proposed northern California anti-agriculture measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would…
USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor on the Push for Specialty Crop Trade November 21, 2023 8:10 pm| While meeting with reporters at the 80th National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention last week…
USDA Secretary Vilsack Announces Plan to Boost Ag Trade November 19, 2023 7:20 pm| During a visit last Thursday to the 80th National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention in Kansas…
USDA Investing $70.2 Million in Specialty Crop Research November 14, 2023 3:24 pm| USDA is investing $70.2 million in the Specialty Crop Research Initiative to support nearly two dozen research…
USDA Clarifies ‘Domestic Origin’ Definition for Meat Products Used in School Lunches, Nutrition Programs November 13, 2023 11:20 am| The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is clearing up some requirements in the meat industry. Last year,…
Lawmakers Discuss Extension of Farm Bill November 8, 2023 7:04 pm| As the House is getting back to work after selecting a new speaker, there are growing calls…
Now That Mike Johnson is House Speaker, What’s Next for the Farm Bill? October 25, 2023 3:30 pm| Now that House Republicans have united around Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) to name him the new Speaker…
Ukraine Continues Shipping Grain in Defiance of Russian Threats October 21, 2023 5:15 pm| A steady stream of ships are hauling grain and metals from Ukraine a month after the first…
USDA Marks First Anniversary of Organic Transition Program October 21, 2023 5:05 pm| The USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) recently marked its first anniversary. It’s an investment of…
The Debate over Ending the US-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement October 19, 2023 3:56 pm| Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? The agreement is intended to keep Mexico…