Congress introduced new legislation to give organic producers the tools needed to increase their capacity, reach new markets, and grow their businesses.
Amid growing concerns over the EPA’s latest “waters of the U.S.”, the American Farm Bureau filed suit, arguing the new WOTUS rule creates confusing standards for “navigable waters” under the Clean Water Act that can impact routine farming.
Strong growth in farm real estate debt pushed ag loan balances higher at commercial banks in the second quarter. The CA. legislature passed a bill outlawing land sales to foreign countries to help protect the nation’s food supply.
The USDA’s January forecast reduced its estimate for Florida Orange production while holding Florida Grapefruit production steady for the 2021-22 season.
World Food Safety Day was celebrated June 7th. It was established in 2018 through a U.N. General Assembly resolution to bring awareness to foodborne risks.
** The Senate Ag Committee has officially received the nomination of Sonny Perdue to be the next Ag Secretary, clearing a major hurdle in the confirmation process.
A spokeswoman for the committee confirmed the news Friday.
Nominated the day before President Trump’s inauguration, reaction from ag groups has been generally supportive, with many seeing the former Georgia governor as a candidate likel