Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
…to plan ahead and to try to foresee these things and manage what is in our control and not focus too much on what’s out of our control.” As a…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
According to a recent report, the California wine industry has an impact of $170.5 billion in annual economic activity in the U.S. “The Economic Impact of California Wine” report was…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
Consumers Dining Out During Holiday Season
…during the holidays. One in four consumers plans to do both. When asked about why they plan to include restaurant meals in their holiday plans: 88% said dining out or…
Farm Income Rising
USDA projects 2022 calendar year net farm income up nearly $20 billion, or 13.8 percent from 2021. American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh explains what is driving the…
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
…Awards. The awards celebrate both large-scale corporations and fast-growing emerging companies that are setting remarkable examples of industry stewardship, sustainability, and innovation within the North American food and agribusiness space….
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. Federal officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…urge Congress to act now,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “America’s economy is driven, in large part, on its rail system, which makes the smooth operation of…
American Farmers Feeding the World
…something that the American farmer, I think, should be proud of. You’re serving an important role. It’s a win-win for American farmers who are finding markets for their products but…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…Ranch, Inc. The trade mission also seeks to improve trade opportunities in Portugal. Buyers from both Spain and Portugal will be meeting with American representatives as part of the endeavor….
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Recordkeeping rules are being enhanced for entities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL). Groups including the California…
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
Drought conditions and the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) are putting a squeeze on California growers. Principal Analyst with the Almond Board of California, Jesse Roseman said…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…producers that experienced a drop in revenue in 2020 due to COVID-19. PARP has been authorized and funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The program is designed to…