Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. The bill would have eliminated the secret ballot process for voting on issues of union representation….
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…fundraising efforts is applied to scholarship opportunities for high schoolers involved in FFA who want to further their agricultural education. With the cancellation of last year’s golf tournament, Roberts said…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
…potential pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants. Democrats had wanted to provide those green cards for four groups of immigrants, including “Dreamers,” temporary protected status holders, agricultural workers, and…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
A national coalition representing multiple interests has sent a letter highlighting several areas that need to be addressed in the reconciliation package. The coalition includes agricultural organizations, water agencies, and…
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that U.S. citrus production has declined from the 2019-20 season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has shown that overall…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
…50 states and four territories, NASDA is a leader and a problem solver on our nation’s most important agricultural issues. I’m honored to get chosen for the position, and I’m…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…some of the uncertainties in the world of biologics. Looking to the future, there are substantial opportunities to learn more about their use and value in agricultural production. “We genuinely…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
…Agriculture’s Economics division for the Agricultural Marketing Service for nine years. He previously served as Vice President for Milk Marketing and Economics at the National Milk Producers Federation. At NMPF,…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
A total of 76 agricultural organizations are calling on federal officials to address the ongoing challenges with ocean carriers. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the ag groups…
Week in Review: Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting, Walnut Production Projected to Decline
…this year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Looking at improving the drought resilience of California rangelands may require some nontraditional approaches. With the necessary advances being made to…
Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign Launched by Western Growers
Western Growers has recently launched an initiative to help better equip the agricultural workforce to navigate the rapid advances being made in ag technology. WG’s Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign is comprised of…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…experience with agricultural issues on a national scale, Trevino also serves on USDA’s Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. Several agricultural groups and associations have issued messages of support for the nomination….
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…serving on the committee have until Monday, October 4 to submit a completed application form. The SCMP offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…efforts, USDA is working with agricultural and food businesses to ensure they have the resources and tools to thrive in 2021 and beyond,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…