…doesn’t support unionization.” Under AB 616, union organizers would be allowed to collect ballot cards as much as 11 months in advance before they are used. An employee may sign…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…to competition. USDA has indicated that the planned proposals will help ensure fairness in the market for farmers and ranchers. Groups such as the National Farmers Union have welcomed the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-11-21
…of bee vectoring and Farm Bureau supporting secret ballot for union votes in opposing AB 616. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…will be to help food assistance organizations meet the requirements for TEFAP. Groups such as the National Farmers Union and the United Fresh Produce Association have expressed appreciation for the…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…Marketing Association. Leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, United States Cattlemen’s Association, National Farmers Union (NFU), and R-CALF USA participated in the discussion. The six…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…announcements from various lawmakers, as well as ag groups including the National Cotton Council and the National Farmers Union. “AFBF congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her confirmation as USDA Deputy…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act. Other supporters of the legislation include the National Farmers Union and the American…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…soil,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “We welcome and support this important initiative and will continue working with the committee to leverage agriculture in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
…another dry water year, FDA’s food safety proposal aligning with the industry’s push, and the Supreme Court to weigh in on union access on California farms. Tune in to the…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Reopens and SCOTUS Hears California Union Access Dispute
…case involving union access on California farms. A new workgroup will help identify practices, protocols, and tools to make the shift to safe pest management a reality. AB 434 will…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…American Jobs Plan,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “We sincerely hope that this will set the stage for comprehensive improvements that strengthen rural communities,…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
…disaster for unions. Attorneys from Pacific Legal Foundation have noted that the case is not about union access specifically, but rather about the rights of all property owners. The Supreme…
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…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…Federation (NMPF), and National Farmers Union are also encouraging swift action from the Senate. “Nothing gets done if we cannot move forward. The broad industry and bipartisan support for passing…