Policy & Regulations

USDA announces new opportunities to improve nutrient management

Historic funding from Inflation Reduction Act is an unprecedented investment in American agriculture. more »

USDA renews charter for National Organic Standards Board

Reviewed and renewed every two years, this renewal has re-designated four seats for needed members with specific expertise. more »

Agriculturalists offer input on the 2023 Farm Bill

Farmers and others discussed how the next Farm Bill could help farmers navigate extreme drought, limited labor supply, supply chain issues and other challenges. more »

Preview 2023 Farm Bill in upcoming Training Tuesday

Learn how farm bills are put together, what the 2023 Farm Bill may have in store, as well as some potential outcomes. more »

15 days added for comment on proposed marketing order changes for almonds

Proposed changes include removal of ambiguous and obsolete language and of irrelevant dates, and clarification of requirements, provisions and terms in the regulations to better reflect industry practices.   more »
Almond Alliance

Ocean Shipping Reform Act signing a big win for American workers, farms and supply chain

After two years of effort by agriculture exporters, retailers and others, Congress approved S.3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, sending it to the President for his signature. more »

Sen. Warnock highlights urgent need to address trade barriers, concerns impacting Georgia farmers

Barriers to international market access have exacerbated economic pressures for American farmers brought on by the pandemic and extreme weather events, undermining certainty for farmers and putting their profitability at risk. more »

Farm groups ‘troubled’ by court’s bumblebee ruling

The California Endangered Species Act does not include insects, but several bumblebee species were voted as candidates for listing in 2019. The bees' classification as fish may protect them, and their protection is problematic for farmers. more »

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