Farm bill
Ag committees release Farm Bill details
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have release details on their respective Farm Bill plans. Both bodies released summaries of their propo... more »
Commentary: farm bill must pass to protect food supply
There are few times when Congress has the opportunity to take a single action that benefits every family in America. One of those opportunities is in ... more »
Budget measure passes, extends Farm Bill
President Joe Biden has signed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, extending the Farm Bill for a year and funding agriculture prog... more »
Budget provision includes one-year Farm Bill extension
President Joe Biden has signed the legislation. See the updated story. A continuing budget resolution approved by the U.S. House of Representatives... more »
IFPA supports organic ‘continuous improvement’ law
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced its support of the Continuous Improvement in Organic Standards Act (CIAO). The bill is... more »
Specialty Crop Farm Bill, organic group, endorse legislation
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 200 organizations, has endorsed nutrition and organic bills that cover policy... more »
Organic Trade Association asks for Farm Bill action
The Organic Trade Association noted its disappointment that Congress did not reauthorize the Farm Bill by its expiration at the end of September. A... more »
Florida ag department seeks Farm Bill comments
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is leading two listening sessions to allow Florida growers and ranchers to give recommendations for... more »
