…the OFF Act that’s out there, being pushed by the HSUS Humane Society of the US, ASPCA, and Senator Cory Booker, from New Jersey and Mike Lee, Nancy Mace,” he…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…Society of the US, ASPCA, and Senator Cory Booker, from New Jersey and Mike Lee, Nancy Mace,” he said. “We don’t want to have any sort of wrinkle in that…
House Acts to Prevent Rail Strike
The House of Representatives Wednesday took action to avert a pending rail strike. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on the house floor Wednesday, stated, “A shutdown would grind our economy to…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…issuing his support for the card check legislation. Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also made their support for the legislation known. In a statement, Governor Newsom…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
A group of lawmakers recently sent a letter to Congressional leadership detailing support for ag research funding in the budget reconciliation package. The letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned her party about the need to trim back the $3.5 trillion Build Back Better Act, the budget reconciliation bill. Pelosi told reporters, “I’m very disappointed…
House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week
…House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had promised an infrastructure vote by Monday, but told House members late last week the debate would begin early in the week, with a likely vote…
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
…to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi encouraging his appointment. Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) “As a 16-year veteran of Congress and third-generation farmer, we believe that Congressman Costa possesses the experience and…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…about smoke exposure. Without a market, these grape growers are forced to abandon their fruit in the vineyard.” The letter was addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…agricultural development. Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Billy Long have also encouraged federal support for state and county fairs. In a letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…panel will center on a “New Kind of Worker.” Panel participants are Dr. Deneen Guss, superintendent of the Monterey County Office of Education; Nancy Gutierrez, agriculture project coordinator at Reedley…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…and Speaker Pelosi have agreed to move forward,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “As a Californian, Speaker Pelosi recognizes how the USMCA will help most California agricultural products gain improved…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
Secretary Perdue on USMCA Agreement (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Speaker of the House Nancy…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to move the bill forward. “While the bill does include a few provisions that raise significant concerns for the agricultural…