Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Agricultural producers have received more than $4 billion through the Emergency Relief Program, representing roughly 67% of the more than $6 billion projected to be paid through this first phase of the program.

Ag groups are reacting positively to President Biden signing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which will address the supply chain and shipping port issues hampering U.S. exports.

A new survey of 1,200 organic farmers and ranchers across the U.S. cites concerns over accessing labor and controlling weeds as key issues.

California farmers and their beekeepers are dealing with a troublesome phenomenon: bee thefts. The trend of beehive theft from orchards seems to resurface every year at pollination time.

A coalition of ag groups seeks Senate consideration of shipping reforms. Specifically, they hope the Senate considers the House-passed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, or similar legislation.

Groups like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased the House of Representatives passed two bills that provide producers with greater transparency in the cattle markets.