USDA’s Agricultural Research Service announced that one of its vaccine candidates can prevent and protect against African swine fever. Specifically, the vaccine shows effectiveness against the current Asian and European…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “We also welcome the short-term extension of the Livestock Mandatory Program (LMR), an important tool for price discovery in…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. The bill would have eliminated the secret ballot process for voting on issues of union representation….
USTR Tai Meets with United Kingdom on Trade
…a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom said in December that it will suspend tariffs on the U.S. tied to the World Trade Organization ruling against Boeing Airline…
Congressional Leaders Educated on How Tax Proposals Impact Ag
…future of the industry. The National Farmers Union also sent a similar letter to House and Senate leadership, emphasizing the importance of agricultural needs when considering future tax policy. “Burdensome…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
…Union Vice President Patty Edelburg provided comments that have been heralded by many farmers and ranchers. “As the Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA start writing rules to achieve…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
…to be unionized,” said Johansson. “Playing politics and doing a union check-off wish list at the end of the session instead of dealing with real issues is unacceptable. That’s what…
Almond Update: 2021 Almond Conference Hotels Available September 13
…again be held in downtown Sacramento. The conference will be taking place in person, December 7-9 at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. “The hotels are always a…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding meat and poultry processing infrastructure. Groups including the National Farmers Union (NFU), North American Meat Institute, and the National Association of State Departments…
WTO Panel to Review China’s Compliance on Farm Product Imports
…reach a resolution. Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Guatemala, India, Japan, the Russian Federation, Chinese Taipei, and the United Kingdom reserved their right to participate as third parties in…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…bet that the union is never going to give a ballot card to someone who they think doesn’t support unionization.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Almond Update: Registration Opens for the 2021 Almond Conference
…we’re just excited to be in-person, back downtown where all the buzz is, at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.” The theme for this year’s Almond Conference is…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The coalition includes the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), American Seed Trade Association, National Farmers Union, Agricultural Retailers Association, and…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…access to the support we need in a timely manner,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “Given the urgency of the matter, the House and…