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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Legislative”

fmi

FMI Encourages FDA to Refine Healthy Definition

Dan February 22, 2023Agri-Business, Legislative, Regulation

The Food Industry Association (FMI) recently submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency’s proposed rule to update the definition of the term “healthy.” The FDA …

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Food Industry AssociationSabrina Halvorson
california

Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment

Brian German February 10, 2023Agri-Business, Legislative

Lawmakers are looking to address the amount of foreign investment in American farmland. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures show that foreign entities held an interest in nearly 51 million …

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farmlandforeign ownership
House Agriculture Committee

House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs

Dan February 6, 2023Agri-Business, Legislative

House Agriculture Chairman Glenn GT Thompson recently announced subcommittee Chairs and jurisdictions for the 118th Congress. The Pennsylvania Republican says of the subcommittee chairs. “I’m excited to welcome this talented …

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House Agriculture Committee
ncba

SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges

Brian German January 27, 2023Agri-Business, Legislative

Congressional efforts to address supply chain shortfalls continue with the recent introduction of the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson and …

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shippingSupply Chaintrucking
Senate ag committee

Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles

Dan January 26, 2023Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Legislative, Specialty Crops, Trade

The leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee Wednesday announced a set of farm bill hearings. Senators Debbie Stabenow and John Boozman will hold the first hearing on February 1, titled. …

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Interview with Congressman John Duarte

Sabrina Halvorson January 23, 2023Legislative, WOTUS Act

His name is known around California agriculture circles, and now John Duarte is taking on D.C. The Republican was sworn in this month as the elected Congressman for California’s 13 …

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WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’

Brian German January 20, 2023Agri-Business, Regulation, Water, WOTUS Act

A legal challenge to the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has been filed by a coalition of agricultural and other business organizations. The WOTUS lawsuit has been …

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American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)water managementWaters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS)
afbf

AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS

Dan January 11, 2023Agri-Business, Irrigation, Legislative, Water, WOTUS Act

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says more uncertainty is ahead when it comes to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new rule comes as the Supreme …

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American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)
omnibus

 Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill

Dan January 4, 2023Agri-Business, Funding, Legislative

President Biden signed the omnibus spending package into law that diverts a government shutdown and keeps it running until September 30, 2023. The bill with more than 4,000 pages contains …

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Omnibus Spending Bill

Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package

Brian German December 21, 2022Agri-Business, Funding, Legislative

Congress has released a $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations package that includes all 12 fiscal year appropriations bills for the fiscal year 2023. Lawmakers are attempting to get the legislation through …

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Appropriations BillOmnibus Spending Bill
white house

WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature

Brian German December 19, 2022Agri-Business, Legislative

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WRDA 2022 was included as part of the …

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infrastructureshippingWater Resources Development Act

Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction

Brian German December 15, 2022Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary …

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agricultural laborCalifornia Fresh Fruit AssociationH-2A Programlabor shortageWestern Growers
Workforce Modernization Act

Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs

Dan December 12, 2022Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David …

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Farm Workforce Modernization ActSabrina Halvorson
ag

Ag Research Hearing at Senate Ag Committee

Dan December 8, 2022Agri-Business, Legislative, Research

The Senate Ag Committee took up the topic of the research title in the Farm Bill during a hearing this week. Witnesses testified on the need to fund cutting-edge ag …

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