California almond growers will have some increased export opportunities in the United Kingdom. There are various legislative efforts underway in several states to provide legal protections to pesticide manufacturers. The…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
New legislation aims to improve risk management in agriculture and supporters say it goes beyond the farm. Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Ranking…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…introduced the act in July and stated in a news release, “This legislation is a crucial step in safeguarding rural America by ensuring that farmland remains in the hands of…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…in mechanization and automation research to address rising input costs and labor challenges. Last year, they introduced legislation to establish a $20 million-a-year research grant program for specialty crop mechanization….
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
…to do that in federal waters.” Winters also said federal legislation is needed. “We need clear authority to farm in federal waters and we need a clear pathway through the…
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
…income and estate tax policies, though some were temporary. In 2018, the legislation increased the estate tax exemption amount from $5.49 million to $11.18 million. This increase expires at the…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
…Bureau applauds the passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act by an exceedingly large margin in the House last night. This legislation will bring meaningful tax…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
…Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Introduced by Congressman John Moolenaar, the proposed legislation would freeze the AEWR for H-2A nonimmigrant workers for two years. Wages established in 2023 would be maintained…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…the sugar policy, including a program to protect the interests of domestic sugar producers. They’re also in favor of legislation that includes provisions that ensure a strong and economically viable…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
Shielding agriculture from cyber attacks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two senators introduced legislation intended to boost the agricultural industry’s resilience against cyber attacks. The bipartisan measure…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…Once again, we’re hopeful that in 2024 we’ll see the parties work together to really support US agriculture.” He said legislation as important as the farm bill is a good…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…in weekly working hours and earnings for California crop workers. Employers adjusted schedules to avoid higher overtime rates, leading to challenges in achieving the purported purpose of the legislation. Before…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…The legislation calls for a thorough examination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) into emerging technologies and market dynamics, aiming to provide farmers with a clearer understanding of fluctuating…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…$6 billion, the legislation would direct the USDA to prioritize purchases from beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers, small and mid-sized operations, agricultural cooperatives, organic producers, and those employing environmentally…