…were also bolstered by a recent agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Friant Water Authority Board of Directors has finalized a cost-share agreement detailing the plans for restoration. The…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
Producers and lawmakers have been questioning the strength of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship in recent months. There has been increasing concern about Mexican trade policies and their impact on U.S….
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…to establish priorities for the development of a new food box program. The working group represents the interests of growers, shippers, distributors, wholesalers, non-profit organizations, and trade associations. After several…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…organizations to enhance outreach efforts and technical assistance availability. The goal is to reach a broader range of farmers and ranchers who are in need of support. Cooperative agreement proposals…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…providing good-paying jobs and an economic boon for the construction industry.” Other supporters of the plan include Farmers for Free Trade, the California Farm Bureau Federation, Rural Voices USA, and…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…integrity of the organic label. Signatories of the letter include the Organic Trade Association, National Farmers Union, and the American Sustainable Business Council. A group of four lawmakers also sent…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
…vaccine distribution plan, the state has opened up Phase 1B, however, implementation of vaccine plans has been spotty. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been approved by the U.S. House…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
A coalition of agricultural groups has expressed concerns related to Mexico’s trade actions. A letter recently sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai details challenges…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…USDA. Other staff appointments were made earlier in the month, filling in key leadership positions. With the most recent announcement, Jeremy Adamson has been named Policy Advisor for Trade and…
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
The Indian market has been a highlight for California almond producers over the last several years. When trade relations between the US and China soured in 2018, shipments of almonds declined to the…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…between agriculture and labor advocates and others,” said Puglia. “But because of that hard negotiation we were able to reach agreement on different provisions that govern wages for H-2A workers,…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
…letter explains. “Continued and largely unrestricted access to American ports means trade opportunities should be reciprocal. Should the investigation reveal any wrongdoing, we urge the Commission to take appropriate enforcement…
Vaccinating the CA Farm Labor Population Has Been ‘Hit or Miss’
Under California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, the state has opened up Phase 1B. Individuals 65 and older, as well as three sector populations including education and childcare, emergency services, and…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…country’s top trade delegate. There was significant support for Tai assuming the position, with a unanimous vote of 98-0 confirming the selection. As a former trade negotiator and congressional staffer,…