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usmca

Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA

Dan January 30, 2019Industry News Release, Trade

The following statement can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers need the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the sooner the better. U.S. agriculture needs strong …

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AFBFagriculture tradeUSMCAZippy Duvall
employers

Leave Time Clarification for Ag Employers

Dan January 30, 2019Labor and Immigration

The recent changes in overtime rules created a bit of a discrepancy in paid sick-leave requirements, leaving many ag employers confused about what is expected from them.  AgSafe President and …

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agriculture laboragriculture labor leave timeAmy Wolfe
proposed

Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan

Dan January 30, 2019Dairy & Livestock, Industry News Release, Trade

A study released by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in …

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dairy exportsJapanJim MulhernNational Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)Tom VilsackU.S. Dairy Export Council
secretary

Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey

Brian German January 29, 2019Industry, Labor and Immigration

California farmers and ranchers are being asked to participate in the 2019 labor survey to establish an accurate baseline of the state’s labor needs.  The Farm Employers Labor Service and …

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farm laborlabor issueslabor survey

January Storms Bolster California Water Supplies

Brian German January 29, 2019Industry, Water

Several storms throughout January have helped improve conditions for California water supplies.  So far, nearly 600 billion gallons of water have been added to California reservoirs and over five feet …

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California snowpackWater System
China

WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies

Brian German January 29, 2019Agri-Business

The World Trade Organization (WTO) will be announcing its decision regarding Chinese agriculture subsidies in the coming weeks and is expected to rule in favor of U.S.  For many years …

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ChinaChina trade policy
disaster

Federal Government Reopens for Now

Brian German January 25, 2019Economy, Funding

After a month-long shutdown, the federal government reopens officially for three weeks following an announcement from President Donald Trump.  The 800,000 federal workers who have been on furlough will be …

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government shutdownPresident Donald Trump
farm bill

Shutdown Hinders Implementation of Farm Bill Benefits to California Producers

Dan January 25, 2019Farm Bill, Legislative

Ratifying a new Farm Bill takes the efforts of many different people over a long period of time. Once it’s signed into law, the states begin to implement the programs …

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2018 Farm BillCalifornia Farm BureauJosh Rolph
usda

USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance

Dan January 24, 2019Environment, Industry News Release, USDA

Public comment period for wetland conservation compliance rule open through February 5 Farmers are reminded that updated guidelines for wetland determinations are posted and available for public input. The U.S. …

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Matt LohrUSDA/NRCSwetlands
nppc

Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs

Dan January 24, 2019Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Trade

A diverse, ad hoc coalition of more than 45 groups representing many sectors of the U.S. economy joined the National Pork Producers Council in calling for an end to U.S. tariffs on …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tariffsNPPC
Almond Board

Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers

Dan January 24, 2019Almond Update, Water

Several Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) are offering free or low-cost irrigation tests to let a grower know how or where they can improve their system. Almond Board of California’s Senior …

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almond board of californiaCalifornia almondsirrigationSpencer Cooper
disaster

Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved

Dan January 23, 2019Economy, Funding, Legislative

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to continue funding for the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP) to assist with disaster recovery.  While analysts anticipate the …

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disaster recovery billReece Langley
agriculture

USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14

Dan January 23, 2019Economy, Funding, Legislative

USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown.  Last week, USDA announced it would only reopen selected FSA offices, for three days …

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government shutdownMFP paymentsUSDA/FSA
farm

FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown

Brian German January 22, 2019Agri-Business, USDA

Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will be providing additional administrative services beginning January 24.  The announcement made on January 22 indicates that FSA services for farmers and ranchers will be …

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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perduegovernment shutdownU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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