Category: Policy & Regulations
DOL H-2A lawsuit supported by ag employer group
An ag employers group is coming out in support of a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new H-2A regulations.
Senate committee issues new farm bill framework
A U.S. Senate committee has issued a new farm bill framework.
California DPR holds public hearings in July
The California DPR is set to conduct three public hearings in July to inform the public of pesticide applications.
Georgia growers group launches industry partnership push
Working to bolster industry support, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has launched the Partnership for Growth Program.
SCFBA applauds House Farm Bill advancement
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance released a statement following the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s committee passage of the 2024 Farm Bill.
Young farmers group opposes House farm bill first draft
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson has released his discussion draft of the House Farm Bill.
NASS releases ag census congressional district profiles
The USDA’s NASS released the Congressional District Profiles and Rankings from the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
UGA study shows healthy school lunches aid children’s health
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria.
USDA seeks public input for statistical programs
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on April 16, 2024.
TOPP supports growth of Northwest organic hazelnut industry
The USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) provides farmer training, education and outreach activities across the country.
USDA releases 2022 Census of Agriculture data
The USDA National agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
MyPlate.gov names Brighter Bites strategic partner
Brighter Bites, MyPlate.gov, USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, charitable, food donation, nutrition, hunger relief,
Rural Voices USA attacks Trump’s tariff plan
Rural Voices USA, exports, tariffs, policies,
USDA kicks-off the National Agricultural Classification Survey on Jan. 24
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) starting Jan. 24.