…867, known as the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 which will be voted on in the November General Election. If approved,…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
Image by ccaetano/DepositPhotos image The House Agriculture Committee met this week for a hearing to examine the consequences of Environmental Protection Agency’s actions on American agriculture. In his opening statement,…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…the bill. “We protect workers from a rule that would eliminate freelance opportunities for sixty-four million American men, women, seniors and others.” Some ag groups that are watching the process…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…foliage dries into fuel perfect for ravenous flames. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn, reminds employers of agricultural workers to update their emergency action plans and brief crews about…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…of a new base Class I skim milk price formula. These changes are designed to reflect current market conditions and improve price equity, especially for extended shelf-life milk products. American…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light- to medium-duty vehicles. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act….
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…natural materials that support farm management, especially surrounding pests, soil biodiversity, and plant health. The Salinas Biological Summit saw an increase in the number of attendees compared to the 2023…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…the air as people come together to celebrate with quintessential American cooking pastimes: grilling and smoking meat. Food is a big part of celebrating the Fourth, aside from the fireworks….
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…that courts must independently determine if agencies act within their legal bounds. Organizations like the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) supported this change, arguing…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These reforms aim to help workers get fair compensation while…
Week in Review: Wildfires Create Concerns for Winegrapes & PAGA Reform Arrives
…and businesses, an agreement has been reached to reform the Private Attorney General Act. A recent report highlights the impact that cover crops have on water management in the Central…
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
Your summer cookout could cost you more this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by bhofack2/DepositPhotos The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 summer cookout survey revealed…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA announced new action on the Stockyards and Packers Act. Tune in…