…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…all are going to be the difference. The voice of American farmers needs to be heard as Congress takes up and considers this legislation,” Vice President Pence said to the…
Farm Bureau Endorses Senate Water Legislation
(CFBF) Water legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate recognizes the continued crisis facing water reliability in the West, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF endorsed the Drought Resiliency…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
New legislation to address student debt was recently introduced as the Young Farmers Success Act. The bill, HR 3232, was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…long-awaited disaster legislation that provides a lifeline to farmers, ranchers, and producers dealing with extensive damage to their operations caused by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. “Given the size…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…“The SAA begins a 30-day period after which the administration may submit implementing legislation for the USMCA to be considered by Congress. It is an important step toward a vote…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
Legislation was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate, as well as the House of Representatives, that would help ease some of the regulatory burdens that livestock haulers are required to…
Indoor Heat Standard Critical Language Changes
…established. Legislation was passed back in 2017 directing CalOSHA to have the standard ready to be reviewed by the CalOSHA Standards Board by January 2019. The amount of detail included…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
Pinterest The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently introduced legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) the responsibility of regulating, inspecting, and labeling cell-cultured meat products. The Cell-Cultured Meat and…
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
…District, and was co-authored by several other San Joaquin Valley lawmakers. The legislation recently advanced through the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water with a vote of 7 to…
Industry Members Urge Congress to Support Dairy Pride Act
…legislation is really Congress’ voice in prodding the FDA to do the work that it needs to be doing here.” The legislation comes after a lengthy public comment period to…
Blue Card Bill ‘A Step In A Direction’
…progress. H.R. 641, also known as the ‘Blue Card’ bill, is proposed legislation that allows farmworkers who have at least 100 days of agricultural labor in the past two years…
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
…money for other purposes have failed, but the continual problems with the project and increasing need to address California’s water infrastructure issues may garner adequate support for the legislation. Assembly…