Blueberry Industry Advocates for Policies that Support the Competitiveness of U.S. Blueberry Producers in Washington, D.C.

The annual Blueberry Hill Climb brings together growers, handlers, researchers and allied industry members to address the blueberry industry’s biggest policy priorities with Congress and the presidential administration. 

$5B Proposal for Salmon Restoration Aimed at Addressing Tribal Lawsuit

The proposal would be funded by special bonds backed by an existing tax on public utilities that currently funds local public works projects — a reshuffling that has local governments concerned.

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Statement on the White House’s Reciprocal Tariff Announcement

“We urge the administration to engage directly with dairy stakeholders and swiftly pursue resolutions with our trading partners that strengthen U.S. dairy’s global competitiveness.”

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Common Names

The bipartisan legislation would direct USDA to partner with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to prioritize the protection of common names like “parmesan” and “bologna” in international trade negotiations.

Rep. Nehls Reintroduces the Save Our Shrimpers Act

The re-introduction of the SOS Act, supported by 16 Members of Congress, seeks to codify the restriction of U.S. support of shrimp aquaculture investments through IFIs into law and add much-needed accountability requirements.