Despite various industry efforts, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has refused to include extra-long staple (ELS) cotton in the latest expansion of commodities covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance …
Industry Members Encouraged to Engage on SB 1383
Senate Bill 1383 is currently being considered in the California Assembly. The bill seeks to expand the reach of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Employers with as few as …
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
Assembly Bill 2959 (AB 2959), initially introduced back in February, would allow limitations to be put on the types of facilities that can supply farmers and ranchers with food byproducts. …
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
The latest coronavirus relief package known as the HEALS Act, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability and Schools Act was recently released by Senate Republicans. The $1 trillion stimulus package allocates …
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
The COVID ag safety bill known as AB 2043 has been approved by the state Assembly and will now be heard in Senate committees. The legislation would require that guidelines …
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
The U.S. Senate has recently moved forward in its consideration of the Great American Outdoors Act. The legislation would provide $900 million a year for federal land acquisition through the …
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act that was recently introduced is aimed at addressing climate change concerns by supporting more participation in carbon markets. The bill would establish a certification …
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
New legislation was recently introduced that will address several issues facing San Joaquin Valley Canals. The Restoration of Essential Conveyance Act was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein as a means …
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, known as the HEROES Act, is a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is similar to …
Farm System Reform Act to Phase Out Large Factory Farms by 2040
Representative Ro Khanna recently introduced a companion bill to the Farm System Reform Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation mirrors the bill that was introduced at the …
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
California Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduced a bill that will aid farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic titled “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package.” Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia who is partnering with Rivas on …
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was recently signed by President Donald Trump as a means for supporting employees impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour …
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
(NCBA) — The Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) approved the organization’s top 2020 Policy Priorities. Approval came at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, …
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Trump’s State of the Union address …