…bill is the regionality of it. Each of the nation’s growing regions has different crops and different needs. Still, she said it’s an important piece of legislation, and that fact…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Government Accountability Office (GAO). The bicameral, bipartisan legislation is led by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX). Senators Cramer…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
…Right to Repair legislation, equipment manufacturers and dealers have invoked EPA regulations and the CAA – specifically related to tampering with emissions control systems – as justification for their need…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers plant research partnerships, legislation to create a permanent disaster relief program, the dairy…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…the legislation. Both pieces of specialty crop legislation are being heralded by industry groups, specifically the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA). “We appreciate the work of this bipartisan group…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…chambers of Congress as they work on writing the new legislation. BIO’s vice president of agriculture and environment, Beth Ellikidis says, “A farm bill centered on innovation stands to incentivize…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has endorsed three pieces of legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Comprised of more than 200 specialty crop organizations, SCFBA…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico-At-Large) introduced bipartisan legislation to support women farmers and ranchers in Maine and across the United States. These lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act. The legislation…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…support for some of this legislation right now,” he said. “When storms hit, what are the first things that go out? Power and internet. Then where do you obtain your…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
…of bills that would streamline the construction of needed infrastructure. Sites Reservoir would be among the many projects that will benefit from the legislation. “For decades, infrastructure projects critical to…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…Wyden, and Kirsten Gillibrand recently introduced the legislation. The bill would increase specific investments in organic research and market analysis. It would also ensure that organics are prioritized within the…
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
…resiliency in California. All seven water storage initiatives established under Proposition 1 are eligible under the recently signed legislation. Several state legislators expressed enthusiasm for getting the legislation package approved…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
The Reliable Rail Service Act has been reintroduced in Congress by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall. The legislation seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to unreliable service…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…final report of the working group will provide potential solutions that can be used in future legislation. Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Scott Announce Bipartisan Working Group Tackling Agriculture Workforce Challenges…