USDA Awards $300 Million to Diversify Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations, under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), to build demand for American
AFB Supports Thompson Farm Bill Principles, As Pre-Markup Fight Reaches Boiling Point
The American Farm Bureau sees much it likes in the House farm bill proposal but less in the Senate’s as the partisan battle lines deepen in the lead-up to Thursday’s House Ag panel markup. The farm bill
RFA, Growth Energy Petition Supreme Court to Review Fifth Circuit SRE Decision
The Renewable Fuels Association today, along with Growth Energy, filed a petition in the Supreme Court of the United States requesting review of the Fifth Circuit Court’s recent opinion that it is a proper venue to consider challenges to
Groups React to House Farm Bill Ahead of Markup
Some of America’s leading agricultural organizations are reacting to the House version of the farm bill put forth by Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson ahead of markup on May 23. American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle believes
US Agriculture Export Groups Applaud USDA’s $300 Million Investment in Export Promotion through RAPP
Arlington, VA – May 21, 2024 – The U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC) welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s announcement today of its first strategic allocation of funds from the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP).
Funds to Help Specialty Crop Exports
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, announced funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Export initiative. The ASCE initiative is designed to create more, new, and better markets
Sheep Industry Working on Possible FMD Response
The American Sheep Industry Association was awarded a grant of over $111,000 from the National Disease Preparedness and Response Program. The goal is to evaluate the traceability of livestock marketed in an auction setting utilizing electronic identification
Watch Out for Asian Longhorned Ticks
The invasive Asian longhorned tick can pose a risk to humans, animals, and livestock. University of Illinois Extension found it in west central Illinois for the first time. Asian longhorned ticks were first found in the U.S.
Senate Releases Water Infrastructure Bill
Lawmakers released legislation last week authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country. The biennial Water Resources Development Act directs the Army
USDA Recruiting Exporters for September Trade Mission to Vietnam
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications from current and potential U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Vietnam September 9-13. Participants will attend events in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and will also