…some of the disaster assistance that is being made available through the recent continuing resolution passed in Congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
…12. The signing of AB 888, aimed at providing better access to slaughter services for livestock producers, is being celebrated by industry members. The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features some information on the latest continuing resolution passed by Congress, a report on…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act will keep…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…country of origin labeling (MCOOL) requirements for beef. MCOOL already applies to several other food commodities after being passed by Congress in the 2002 Farm Bill. Beef and pork were…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…to our water management portfolio.” The letter was addressed to Congressional leadership as the reconciliation package continues to be discussed. Requests made in the letter include specific funding needs for…
Reconciliation Process Moving Forward, Tax Policy Questions Remain
As the budget reconciliation package continues to be developed in Congress, there are still several questions that remain. The House Ways and Means Committee is considering their portion of the…
Congressional Leaders Educated on How Tax Proposals Impact Ag
Hundreds of agricultural groups have voiced concern regarding the tax proposals being considered and how they will impact the industry. Letters were sent to congressional leaders detailing the crucial tax…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
…$1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by…
Concerns As Deadlines Approach for Budget Reconciliation Process
Congressional committees are continuing to work on their portions of the budget reconciliation process. The tentative deadline to complete the process is September 15. While it is unclear if the…
Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The $1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. The legislation includes significant investment in water infrastructure in…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
Several members of Congress are asking President Biden to declare a drought disaster in the western United States as record temperatures and wildfires hit several states hard. Democrats Joe Neguse…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…which ended in July. “Despite Congress raising the enrollment target in the 2018 Farm Bill, there have been decreases in enrollment for the past two years. The changes we made…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-03-21
…getting WHIP+ extension through congress and a look at the last 100 years of ag aviation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…