A farm bill listening session was recently held in California, allowing industry members to voice needs and concerns as Congress works on the 2023 Farm Bill. Efforts to better understand…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
A press conference in Washington, D.C. included several members of Congress and business groups calling for action on farm labor solutions. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
A farm bill listening session was recently held in California, allowing industry members to voice needs and concerns as Congress works on the 2023 Farm Bill. Hosted and chaired by…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…the ability to implement regulations pertaining to climate change moving forward. Under the Major Questions Doctrine, federal agencies must be able to cite “clear congressional authorization” for any actions taken….
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
Representatives from California have introduced the American Port Access Privileges Act to help support agricultural exports leaving California ports. Congressmen John Garamendi, Jim Costa, and Mike Thompson introduced the legislation…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…Both Chambers of Congress Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act (USDA/WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022) – “I am pleased to see that Congress has…
Mixed Results for Ongoing Roundup Litigation
…expert regulatory agencies, as it permits every U.S. state to require a different product label, which conflicts with the clear intent of the “uniformity clause” adopted by the U.S. Congress…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…hearing was one of several farm bill sessions as congress prepares for the 2023 Farm Bill. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…the bipartisan work from Congress in getting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed and the quick action by President Biden to sign it into law,” American Farm Bureau Federation President…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…Agriculture. Earning the title this year is Congressman Doug LaMalfa of California. The AAW Champion of Agriculture Award is presented to members of Congress and the U.S. Senate who have…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) by a vote of 369 to 42. Industry groups have continuously encouraged Congress to move forward on…
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
…commented on the scrutiny given to SNAP applicants. “SNAP is critical to ensure in millions of Americans do not go hungry. When SNAP recipients use their benefits, Congress should not…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
…the trip to international markets, ABC also had a presence at the World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in Dubai. Waycott and ABC Chairman Brian Wahlbrink gave a presentation on…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…She has worked for several members of Congress in both the Senate and House of Representatives. USA Rice, the International Dairy Foods Association, and National Corn Growers Association, were also…