There is optimism for getting the $8.5 billion disaster bill to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) through Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…However, industry groups are hopeful that its bipartisan nature can lead to further progress on addressing agricultural labor challenges. “We urge Congress not to delay providing dairy farmers with access…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
…shipments moving at a good pace. New legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. Industry efforts to help keep Huanglongbing at…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…also appropriated $26.9 billion for child nutrition programs, an increase of nearly $1.8 billion from the previous fiscal year. The timeline for final approval by Congress is unknown at this…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
New legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. The Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act, known as the NEED…
Week in Review: Roundtable Addresses Farm Labor, Proposed Tax Changes Have Costly Implications
…by Congress. Additional support for agricultural producers and businesses will be made available through the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. No new biotypes of weedy rice have been confirmed so…
Report Details Costly Implications of Proposed Tax Changes
A report from the Texas A&M University Agriculture and Food Policy Center (AFPC) details the costly implications of the proposed tax changes being considered by Congress. Some of the tax…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…members of Congress create policy that directly impacts business conditions for our producers, it is critical that they consider the grassroots input and firsthand experiences of folks on the ground.”…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…that make up our respective industries,” the coalition writes. “As Congress turns its attention to making investments in our nation’s infrastructure and human resources, we urge you not to alter…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…sustainability. A similar letter signed by 50 members of Congress was also sent in support of funding for farm and food system businesses. “The pandemic has underscored the need to…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands discussed wildfire resilience at its most recent meeting. Wildfires in California have been particularly devastating in recent years,…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
…some criticisms have been made regarding access to participate. “Information gained from the pilots should be used by USDA to work with Congress and stakeholders to create a durable foundation…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…several members of Congress. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…of labeling requirements within 90 days if the legislation were to pass. Congress would then review enforcement actions two years after the DAIRY PRIDE Act went into effect. Supporters of…