U.S. Potato Growers Seek Access to Japan
A bipartisan letter from more than 30 members of Congress was sent to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack asking for help getting U.S. fresh table stock potatoes into Japan. National Potato Council President Kam Quarles says talks with
Lawmakers Ask Automakers to Keep AM Radio
A group of more than 100 lawmakers this week signed a letter to automakers expressing concerns about the removal and planned removal of AM radio receivers in vehicles. Representative Greg Pence, an Indiana Republican, led the effort,
Grassley Sees Biden Pressuring GOP on Food Stamps via Farm Bill Meeting
A key farm state senator says President Biden may be using the farm bill as a vehicle to push back on broader GOP plans to expand food stamp work requirements, even as farm safety net funding remains
Biden Administration Announces $11 Billion Clean Energy Investment
The Biden Administration Tuesday announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers. The funding will help bring affordable, reliable, clean energy to communities across the country.
USDA Releases Black Sea Trade Vulnerability Dashboard
The Department of Agriculture Tuesday released a dashboard demonstrating the scope of Black Sea grain and oilseed trade. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service says millions of tons of grain are shipped through the region annually, making the Black
Socially Disadvantaged Farms Concentrated in South and West
Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be more concentrated in southern and western regions of the country. USDA defines socially disadvantaged farmers as those belonging to groups subject to