legislation
Protecting the plate
The recent release of the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission report, led by Secretary of Health and Human Ser... more »
Senate committee hears testimony about USDA reorganization plan
A newly announced USDA reorganization plan that would shift more than half of the agency’s Washington, D.C. staff to five hubs around the country an... more »
Low-hanging fruit opportunities
There is an abundance of low-hanging fruit. Think of it. You walk into a grove or an orchard, and there it is: All the apples, oranges or cherries,... more »
USDA takes ‘bold action’ to ban Chinese farmland ownership, elevate farm security
The USDA launched its National Farm Security Action Plan on July 8 during a cabinet-level event aimed at barring China and other “foreign adversarie... more »
Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliatio... more »
Farm Bureau applauds USDA’s small farms focus
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is commending USDA programs designed to aid small farms. On May 19, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke... more »
Young Farmers group condemns House SNAP, ag cuts
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is sounding the alarm about devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN... more »
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill faces backlash over SNAP cuts
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes... more »
