NEW BILL INTRODUCED ...
standards nixed ...
USDA terminates standards that impede marketing of specialty crops
Standards were found to be obsolete and impeded the effective marketing of specialty crops
LEADERSHIP ...
Agriculture Secretary comments on nomination of Robert Bonnie
Robert Bonnie nominated to serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation
TRADE IMPACTS ...
Agricultural trade could mitigate economic impacts of climate change
Agricultural trade across US states can mitigate climate change impacts
AG POLICY ...
AFBF statement on abrupt cancellation of important food program
"AFBF was surprised to learn of Secretary Vilsack’s decision to end the Farmers to Families Food Box program"
STATEMENTS ...
House, Senate comment on USDA COVID-19 assistance
House Agriculture Committee Chairman, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman release statements
PANDEMIC RESPONSE ...
Governor announces new targeted effort to vaccinate farmworkers
Pop-up vaccination sites coming to farms and food production facilities
LEGISLATION ...
CA passes pandemic aid for smaller family farms
Small farmers continue to struggle to recover from significant challenges
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
Action by insurance commissioner will define scope of farmers' coverage gaps
CFBF President hopes action will lead to more sustainable insurance coverage for farmers and ranchers
FOOD SYSTEMS ...