This Month:
International Trade: President Issues Proclamation Reducing Tariffs on Agricultural Equipment 
On June 1, 2026, President Donald Trump issued Proclamation 11032 (91 FR 34085
Disaster Assistance Programs: Federal, State Governments Respond to Pennsylvania Freeze Event 
On May 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins had “signed a disaster designation for 17 counties in Pennsylvania due to damage and losses caused by below-freezing temperatures that occurred April 19 through April 21, 2026,” allowing
Dairy Policy: HPAI Testing Not Required for Dairy Cattle from Unaffected States 
On April 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that the agency had issued an updated guidance document (PDF) on an April 2024 Federal Order, which required testing of lactating dairy
Today! Tues. Mar. 31 @ 2pm: AgWorks Webinar—Special Laws for Seasonal or Temporary Workers
Food Labeling: President Issues Executive Order on ‘Made In America’ Labeling 
On March 13, 2026, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14392, “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to Be Made in America,” which directs the Federal
Webinar Programs This Month:
Webinar Programs This Month:
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Applications open until June 30,
Webinars this week—Register Now!
International Trade: President Issues Executive Order Increasing Tariff-Rate Quota for Argentinian Beef, Trade Agreement Signed with Argentina
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Pesticides/Herbicides: EPA Announces Dicamba Approval for 2026, 2027 Growing Seasons 
On February 6, 2026, the Environmental Protection
Webinars this month:
Technology: EPA Publishes Clean Air Act ‘Right to Repair’ Guidance Document 
On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced
NEW Publications from the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law:
Local Agricultural Policy: Pennsylvania Agriculture Veteran Grant Program Applications Available
On January 31, 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture