…through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help alleviate barriers of entry for producers. The legislation seeks to provide clarity on how a carbon market will function and make…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…producers to help with compliance. Introduced by Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, the bill is being sponsored by American Farmland Trust (AFT). The legislation was passed out of the Assembly Agriculture Committee…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…and Sheldon Whitehouse. More than 30 Democrat and Republican lawmakers are co-sponsoring the bill, providing hope that the legislation will be implemented. The bill looks to provide clarity and structure…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…The legislation was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representatives Jim Costa, John Garamendi, and Josh Harder last week. More than $653 million in federal funding would be provided to…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…as funding assistance for farmers and ranchers. Unanimously passed in both the Senate and Assembly and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the legislation appropriates $3.35 million to the California Department…
Industry Groups Welcome Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
Multiple agricultural groups have announced their support of the bipartisan Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021. Sponsored by Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski, the legislation seeks to ease some…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
Multiple industry organizations have issued messages of support for AB 125. The legislation is aimed at helping California recover from the pandemic and support food and worker safety. The Equitable…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…build resilience to climate change, and hasten economic recovery. In the coming weeks and months, we look forward to reviewing the plan and subsequent legislation in greater detail, including the…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
…legislation issues. Attendance is free, but registration will be required. Listen to the radio report below. 2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare About the Author Brian German…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2021, known as the HAULS Act has been reintroduced in Congress. A bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the legislation aimed at…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…the H-2A program is a vital resource, but improvements are needed to make the program more effective. “The House recently passed bipartisan legislation attempting to solve this issue. We implore…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
Bond legislation intended to improve California’s food system was recently announced by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas and Ash Kalra. Assembly Bill 125 is a $3.122 billion bond measure aimed at economic…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering bond legislation to improve California’s food system, the new…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-22-21
…Modernization Act, information integrity questioned in the new food safety rule and legislation introduced to eliminate line speed waivers in meatpacking plants. Tune in to the show for these news…