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

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Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture

Brian German December 20, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

Legislation was recently unveiled that would significantly alter the landscape of animal agriculture in the United States, particularly livestock production. The Farm System Reform Act of 2019 would establish a …

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beef productionlivestock producers
house

House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau

Dan December 11, 2019 Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

(CFBF) — The vote by the House of Representatives to pass agricultural immigration legislation offers hope to farmers and their employees, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President …

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California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF)Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
family farms

Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress

Dan November 22, 2019 Industry News Release, Legislative

(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced its strong support for the “Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019.” Introduced by U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D – 20th Dist. …

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National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)Preserving Family Farms Act
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Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Brian German October 31, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 that was introduced by Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse is receiving significant support from the agricultural industry.  The bipartisan bill seeks to …

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farm laborguest worker programH-2A Program
ncba

NCBA Applauds Introduction of Hours of Service Legislation

Dan October 30, 2019 Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Legislative, Poultry

(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of bipartisan legislation by U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (D – 2nd Dist., Minn.) and Lloyd Smucker (R – 11th …

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NCBATREAD Act

Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’

Brian German October 23, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1783 (AB 1783) into law, significantly altering how farmworker housing will be administered in California.  AB 1783, the Farmworker Housing Act of 2019, …

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farm laborfarm labor housingH-2A Program

California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153

Brian German October 21, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 153 (SB 153) into law, bringing the regulations dictating the California hemp industry in line with federal guidelines.  The law will go into …

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hemp farmingIndustrial Hemp
endangered species act

Efforts to Modernize Endangered Species Act

Dan October 9, 2019 Environment, Legislative, Water

Members of the Congressional Western Caucus as well as other industry stakeholders recently held a roundtable discussion in Washington to address some potential changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA).  …

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Endangered Species Act (ESA)National Cotton Council (NCC)
sacramento

Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised

Brian German October 1, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

Last Friday Governor Gavin Newsom made good on his word by vetoing Senate Bill 1 (SB 1).  The news was celebrated by several agricultural, water, and business groups, as being …

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Governor Gavin Newsomwater suppliesWater System
ncba

NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry

Dan September 25, 2019 Cattle, Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Legislative, Trade

WASHINGTON (NCBA-Sept. 25, 2019) — Jennifer Houston, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), testified about the current state of the cattle industry before the U.S. Senate Committee on …

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Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature

Brian German September 17, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

Senate Bill 559 (SB 559) failed to make it to the Senate floor for a vote before the September 13 deadline for the California legislature.  The bipartisan bill introduced by …

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agriculture waterfriant-Kern CanalSenator Melissa Hurtado
tulare

Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto

Brian German September 16, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

After a full week of long days in the California legislature, Senate Bill 1 passed both houses in the early hours of Saturday morning.  The California Environmental, Public Health, and …

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water suppliesWater System
senate bill

Hemp Industry Concerns Regarding Senate Bill 153

Dan September 5, 2019 Hemp, Legislative

Senate Bill 135, which addresses industrial hemp cultivation in California, is making its way through the state legislature.  At the most recent Industrial Hemp Advisory Board Meeting, Wayne Richmond spoke …

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hemp cultivationhemp farmingSenate Bill 153
sacramento

Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature

Brian German September 3, 2019 Agri-Business, Legislative

Last week California Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) continued with its forward momentum, advancing from the California Assembly Appropriations Committee by a vote of 13 to five.  The legislation that …

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water suppliesWater System
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