David Magaña is Vice President and Senior Analyst of Rabo Research in North America for fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, and he shares his global perspective on the present challenges …
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. The legislative package seeks to speed up the construction process while also streamlining permitting and court review. …
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
The Advanced Clean Fleets regulation has been approved by the California Air Resources Board. Between 2024 and 2042, commercial trucking fleets of 50 or more vehicles or companies with at …
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
A new bill would give farmers more incentive to use cover crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and several state representatives introduced bipartisan …
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued another flood-related executive order to address impacts in the Central Valley. Runoff forecasts and flood models indicate that flood conditions in the area will likely …
SAVE Act to Protect Common Food Names in Export Markets
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Safeguarding American Value-Added Exports (SAVE) Act this week. The legislation seeks to establish a list of common names for a variety of ag …
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee is receiving significant criticism for its Fiscal Year 2024 agriculture funding bill. A draft of the spending bill outlines significant cuts to …
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
Adam Bergman ─ Managing Director, Clean Energy Transition Group and the Global Head of AgTech at Investment Banking, Citi ─ joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode …
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
The Secure the Border Act of 2023, H.R. 2, was narrowly passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Several provisions have caught the attention of the agricultural industry, …
USDA Modernizing Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making updates to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Efforts include adjustments to the ACEP Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) as well as Wetland …
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision of the 2023-24 State Budget last week. California is currently facing a $31.5 billion shortfall after enjoying a $97.5 billion budget surplus last …
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
A Republican congressman says the GOP’s border bill doesn’t work for farmers or farm workers. H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act passed in the House last week with a …
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with efforts to help bolster the organic industry. Organic support programs being offered by USDA are part of the Organic Transition …
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte on his H.R. 2 Vote
H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, passed in the House this week by a vote of 219 to 213, with all Democrats opposed and all but two Republicans in …