The lowest level in decades slows shipping lanes. Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River have requested federal assistance as the major conduit of freight has reached historically…
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Legislation Addresses Farm Worker Labor Shortage
Such shortages add to the cost of food. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act was introduced last year by Representative Zoe Lofgren of California and is being debated in…
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Florida Senators Seek Help for Farmers
USDA secretary receives a request for aid after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida are urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to…
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USDA to Fund Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights recent supply chain disruptions to show the necessity. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack unveiled a new federal grant initiative called the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program,…
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USDA to Provide $2 Billion to Food Banks
Local food purchasing and school lunches are also funded. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that they will be providing $2 billion for food bank…
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Legislators Ask Trade Rep to Protect U.S. Growers
The petition highlights the increasing surplus of agricultural products from Mexico. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida headed up a request from 20 legislators to…
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USDA Investing Millions in Organic Farming
Initiative is part of the American Rescue Plan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday details of an up to $300 million investment in an Organic Transition Initiative.…
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DOI Celebrates South Dakota Water Project
$75.5 million investment will move the project to completion. The Department of the Interior officials joined the Bureau of Reclamation leaders for a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony for a…
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USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
Natural Resources Conservation Service focuses on support for U.S. producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new preservation and climate-conscious plans funded through $19.5 billion allotted under…
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Bill Would Prohibit Chinese Purchases of U.S. Land
Bill’s sponsor says the U.S. cannot give “top adversary a foot in the door.” Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill to prohibit members of the Chinese Communist…
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