…about a planned House of Representatives vote this week on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would address short- and long-term shortages of agricultural employees, and urged the House to…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…activated ejector, and a stake. Bilingual warning signs mark the placement of each device. Courtesy USDA/APHIS We sincerely appreciate USDA and EPA working together to ensure livestock producers have access…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…the end of the CRP contract to make conservation and land improvements. Previously Expired Land Land enrolled in CRP under a 15-year contract that expired in September 2017, 2018 or…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…and Cosmetic Act. Six of the companies that were warned by the FDA are based in California. “As we work quickly to further clarify our regulatory approach for products containing…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
The Organic Grower Summit is expected to attract more than 700 organic growers and other industry members for two days of education, networking, and exhibition. Presented by the Organic Produce…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Thanksgiving Day facts, Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
The ag labor bill known as the Farm Workforce Modernization Act was passed by the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 18-12 last week. The next step in the…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…can infect a lot of plant species and consequently, build up a lot of fungus in the environment.” Weather is the main variable in determining an FHB epidemic. Once a…
Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced its strong support for the “Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019.” Introduced by U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D – 20th Dist….
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
…in-line with the California Endangered Species Act, which goes beyond provisions of the federal act. DWR will be developing an application for a permit from CDFW under the California Environmental…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…competitive in the long term with foreign imports.” Background: Changes made to the Farm Workforce Modernization Act prior to introduction improve the ability of farmers to retain H-2A workers, take…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…Johansson welcomed today’s action by the House Judiciary Committee on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019. The committee approved the bill by voice vote, ahead of an expected final…
Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days
…more than 800 new bills into law during the last legislative session, with several new laws having a direct impact on agricultural employers. The deadline to file harassment and retaliation…
Five Steps to Eliminate Nutria Threat
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to eliminate the nutria threat that has been growing since the species was first rediscovered in California in 2017. Through…