Category: Policy & Regulations
USDA head visits North Carolina disaster areas
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts.
“Force for Fresh” Atlanta IFPA global produce show
IFPA’s recent global produce show was touted as a “Force for Fresh.”
Federal Court set to hear NCAE lawsuit challenging farm labor rule
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for Nov. 4, to address a lawsuit filed by NCAE.
USDA develops roadmap to address PFAS challenges in agriculture
The USDA ARS has announced outcomes from a recent workshop aimed at creating research plans for PFAS challenges in agriculture.
USDA provides over $233 million in hurricane relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
The USDA is providing additional financial assistance to producers affected by Hurricane Helene, offering over $233 million in indemnity payments through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) and Tropical Storm (TS) Option endorsements.
Land values plunge as groundwater law dims farm prospects
The value of farmland in parts of the San Joaquin Valley, California’s agricultural heartland, has fallen rapidly this year
Specialty crops group urging farm bill action
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is working with congressional leaders and urging support of specialty crop growers in the farm bill.
Hurricane Helene disaster assistance available from USDA
Growers suffering losses from Hurricane Helene can fine disaster assistance available from the USDA.
Georgia ag officials seek federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
USDA to host virtual meeting for ag data users
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will host its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on Oct. 15-16.
California DPR launches CalPEST to streamline pesticide registration
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has launched CalPEST, an online system for the pesticide registration process.
USDA allocates $466.5 million to enhance global food security
USDA announced it will invest $466.5 million in international food assistance and agricultural development projects.
IFPA Policy Retreat Gathers Industry Leaders to Set 2025 Advocacy Priorities
IFPA hosted a Policy Retreat this month, bringing together its U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee.
Farm labor groups sue over H-2A regulations
A group of growers and farm advocacy groups is challenging new H-2A rules in the courts.
Farm Bureau publishes presidential candidates’ positions
For more than 40 years, Farm Bureau has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues likely to impact and affect farmers and ranchers and rural communities in the next 4 years.