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Daybreak April 15: Vilsack: We'll talk to Treasury about stepped-up basis

04/15/21 9:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Bill Tomson

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’ll make sure the Treasury Department understands the importance of stepped-up basis to farm groups. Vilsack was pressed about that issue during an appearance Wednesday before the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee.

PMA and United Fresh plan to join forces

03/31/21 3:21 PM By Sara Wyant

The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an agreement in principle to create a new global trade association.

USDA examining future of food boxes

03/03/21 6:33 AM By Steve Davies

The Department of Agriculture is reviewing whether and how to continue the Farmers to Families Food Box program, as the effort begins to wind down after serving a critical — but often criticized — role during the still continuing food crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic impacts continue for the produce industry

02/22/21 10:54 AM By Amy Mayer

When most food service across the country shut down nearly a year ago, $5 billion-worth of produce was suddenly stuck in the food chain.

Leafy green pilot yields traceability suggestions

12/09/20 6:57 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

A recent pilot project showed some data gaps and offered suggestions to the Food and Drug Administration for improving traceability in the food system.

Daybreak: Immigration reform is ‘biggest issue’ for United Fresh

11/13/20 10:40 AM By Brad Hooker

DPR denies neonic petition *Vaccine availability concerns industry * USDA transition lead a ‘bridge builder' * Fudge gets backing for USDA

Starling sells staffing, Vilsack sells stability as campaign surrogates debate

09/23/20 3:52 PM By Spencer Chase

Former USDA Chief of Staff and White House ag advisor Ray Starling, who served under President Trump, and Obama-era Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack engaged in a civil back-and-forth Wednesday to extoll the virtues of their particular candidates of choice.

Farm Hands West: Monterey Mushrooms promotes Gomez

07/29/20 9:36 AM By Hannah Pagel

Monterey Mushrooms promotes Juana Gomez and United Fresh Produce Association promotes Jennifer McEntire

Smaller farmers are ‘left out’ of aid programs

06/03/20 9:35 AM By Brad Hooker

California’s small-scale specialty crop growers are feeling frustrated and left out by the “lack of inclusion” among federal aid programs.

Business liability shaping up as key issue for next COVID relief bill

05/06/20 6:45 AM By Steve Davies

Republicans including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy are insisting on a “shield” to protect businesses from civil lawsuits in the next COVID-19 relief bill, but Democrats are pushing back hard.

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Sally Rockey, FFAR

This week’s Open Mic guest is Dr. Sally Rockey, executive director for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. Born from the 2014 Farm Bill, FFAR is tasked with finding matching funds for research in the food production system from the nation’s farms to consumer’s plates. While research is targeted in six different challenge areas, Rockey says climate and nutrition are themes that cross much of the foundation’s overall focus. Rockey says agriculture is the only industry that can actually limit the extent of climate change. FFAR intends to provide research farmers can use to make science-based decisions to increase productivity and help the environment. FFAR and the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action recently announced that PepsiCo has joined the AgMission initiative to reduce greenhouse gasses in agriculture as a founding partner.

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Opinion: Six keys to success for private sector climate and sustainability efforts in US agriculture

In this opinion piece, Rod Snyder with Field to Market outlines key considerations for the success of voluntary carbon markets alongside traditional supply chain sustainability programs.

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04.16.2021

Washington Week in Review: April 16, 2021: Rep. Rick Crawford on infrastructure, minority farmers

Congress was back in Washington this week after a two-week break, and infrastructure remained top of mind for many on Capitol Hill. Arkansas Republican Rick Crawford, a member of the House Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees, joins Agri-Pulse to discuss the Biden administration's approach as well as how he sees the process playing out.

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