…as it is National Pollinator Week. We checked in with beekeeper and former president of the American Beekeeping Federation, Gene Brandi, who said there are still problems for honeybees. “Honeybees…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…the vote was primarily decided among party lines with the majority of Republicans in opposition. “Democrats have neglected to take serious action to incentivize increased American production. In fact, we…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…are 30,000 up and down across the state. Our members who engage in activities on the land and waters that are regulated under the federal Clean Water Act—and often more—often…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CFBF hoping for quick action now that the Ocean Shipping Reform Act is…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
…estimated. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by a vote of 369 to 42, sending it to President Biden’s desk. More than 20 agricultural…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…the bipartisan work from Congress in getting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed and the quick action by President Biden to sign it into law,” American Farm Bureau Federation President…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…suggestions for fiscal year 2023 Plant Protection Act funding. APHIS will provide $75 million in plant protection funding for these projects, including at least $7.5 million for projects under the…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
A lawmaker is named the 2022 Champion of Agriculture. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) The American Agri-Women have named their 2022 Champion of…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…of Long Beach is the first to come online. As the project continues to unfold, Bettencourt said the plan is to work towards opening up more service lines. The project…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…the housing market without a clear plan of action to address current and future water supply needs. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
Funding from the American Rescue Plan is being set aside to provide assistance for farm employers with H-2A workers. Up to $65 million in support will be made available through…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on a bipartisan basis, which will help lower costs for American retailers, farmers and consumers,” Biden said in a statement. “This bill will make progress…
Week in Review: Insects Considered Endangered ‘Fish’ and ACP Protocols Proving Successful
An appeals court recently reversed an earlier judgment preventing bumblebees from falling under the definition of “fish” in the California Endangered Species Act. CPDPD Director Victoria Hornbaker told AgNet West…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-10-22
…the California Endangered Species Act, and the considerations of CCA’s when determining issues in vineyards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…