…House of Representatives is expected to consider the farm bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Pressure Mounting for Accurate Labeling of Imitation Dairy Products
…the Dairy Pride Act in 2017 which would prohibit dairy terms from being used for plant-based products, establishing a timeline for FDA to take enforcement action. “You mentioned this is…
Dairy MPP Enrollment Deadline a Month Away
…program and sign up. Enrollment opened in early April after the Department of Agriculture announced changes to the program stemming from the Bipartisan Budget Act passed by Congress in February….
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
ASA President John Heisdorffer says his group welcomes the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. “This legislation understands the unique needs of growers across rural America,” Heisdorffer says. “We urge…
Agricultural Broadband Bill Important Milestone, Farm Bureau Says
The Senate Commerce Committee approved S. 2343, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. The bipartisan bill is an important milestone in delivering broadband service crucial to the operation of…
CFBF: House Farm Bill a Win for California
…The bill still has a long way to go before it gets finalized, but the version passed by the Committee on April 18 would appear to have a positive impact…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…initiative would also provide funds to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and speed the implementation of safe drinking water actions in areas affected by chronic well contamination problems. “All…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…scenes to keep mosquito populations in check. But in recent years, new species of mosquitos capable of spreading Zika, West Nile encephalitis, chikungunya and yellow fever have made their way…
Baldwin, Ernst, Introduce Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Bill
…occupation. The Facilitating Accessible Resources for Mental Health and Encouraging Rural Solutions for Immediate Response to Stressful Times, named the FARMERS FIRST Act, will establish helplines, provide suicide prevention training…
Conaway Hopeful House Will Consider Farm Bill in May
…full U.S. House in May, but says the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act will be taking up time on the floor in coming weeks, according to Politico. The bill faces…
House Ag Committee Advances Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…to read the full legislative text of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK HERE to read the section-by-section summary of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…Act of 2018. “The House Agriculture Committee’s action today is the first step to enacting a new farm bill. NCGA is pleased the bill restores full funding to the Market…
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
California rice growers will need to be on the lookout for two new problematic weed species this year. One of the species is called rough barnyardgrass (Echinochloa muricata) and the…
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives applauded the introduction of The American Food for American Schools Act. The legislation in the Senate will strengthen monitoring and enforcement of “Buy American”…