…Crawforddiscussed the details of the legislation and how it would work in practice, including its impact on rural communities and banks. The audio here. “Farming is a risky business, and…
AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
…production systems, Farm Bureau believes this legislation will build a stronger bond among all farmers–rural, suburban and urban.” “This legislation offers services and support to urban farmers. The research component…
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
…the farm bill,” that’s because nearly all of NASDA’s priorities for the 2014 Farm Bill were included in the final legislation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Labor Technology
…to try to get workable farm legislation introduced. But, according to an agriculture spokesman, nothing has been done. According to one if something isn’t done production is bound to begin…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…billion in new funding to support states in expanding treatment options. Recently, Congress passed legislation aimed at addressing the crisis; however did not provide any funding that would expand resources….
Western View: The Heritage of our National Parks
…Yosemite valley. In 1864, President Lincoln signed legislation that gave Yosemite and Mariposa Big Trees to the people of California, with the agreement that it would be used and preserved…
House Agriculture Committee Advances Three Bills
The House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 470, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act; H.R. 5883, legislation to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act; and H.R. 845, the National Forest…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Farm Workers supported the legislation, but the Western Growers Association President said it will have the exact opposite effect of what was intended. Tom Nassif said it will actually cause…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
Klobuchar Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Arizona Republican John Boozman introduced the Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act this week. It’s legislation designed to improve access to the voluntary farm…
California State Organic Program
…2002. State legislation in 2003 aligned the state and national programs, and chartered CDFA with enforcement of the federal and state regulations. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) enforces…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…constitute “forward-looking information” and/or “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation or constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities legislation (collectively, the “forward-looking statements”)….
CFTC Approves First Exchange for Hemp Derivatives
…federal government has allowed the cultivation of industrial hemp for research and 30 states have passed legislation related to industrial hemp. But the Drug Enforcement Administration still includes industrial hemp…
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Education
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Legislation to Strengthen Technical Education The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging lawmakers to support the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century…
CFBF Encourages Overtime Bill Action
…years and Gives the Governor the authority to postpone a scheduled overtime pay increase if employment in California is declining. Tell your legislators how this legislation will hurt both farmers…