…soil,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “We welcome and support this important initiative and will continue working with the committee to leverage agriculture in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
…another dry water year, FDA’s food safety proposal aligning with the industry’s push, and the Supreme Court to weigh in on union access on California farms. Tune in to the…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Reopens and SCOTUS Hears California Union Access Dispute
…case involving union access on California farms. A new workgroup will help identify practices, protocols, and tools to make the shift to safe pest management a reality. AB 434 will…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…American Jobs Plan,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “We sincerely hope that this will set the stage for comprehensive improvements that strengthen rural communities,…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
…disaster for unions. Attorneys from Pacific Legal Foundation have noted that the case is not about union access specifically, but rather about the rights of all property owners. The Supreme…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…integrity of the organic label. Signatories of the letter include the Organic Trade Association, National Farmers Union, and the American Sustainable Business Council. A group of four lawmakers also sent…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…Federation (NMPF), and National Farmers Union are also encouraging swift action from the Senate. “Nothing gets done if we cannot move forward. The broad industry and bipartisan support for passing…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…opportunity to build on existing agreements with China and our North American neighbors, as well as create new opportunities with the European Union and the United Kingdom. Ms. Tai’s ability…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
…promotional programs for agricultural products in the European Union. As markets begin to reopen globally, the coalition asserts that support is needed to ensure the viability of ag export markets…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…supported by the National Association of Manufacturers, National Taxpayers Union, Family Business Coalition, and many others. AFBF has been working to alleviate the burdens of the death tax for quite…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…annual growth rate for agricultural exports from California has averaged six percent. The leading export markets were the European Union and Canada. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…insecure Americans and expedites vaccine administration in rural communities,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “But the bill doesn’t just address our most imminently pressing…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…rural and agricultural issues,” said National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. “By building resilience across the food supply chain, supporting rural vaccine distribution, and offering historically disadvantaged farmers debt relief,…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…of Farmer Cooperatives, AFBF, and National Farmers Union. The founding members of FACA recently welcomed 14 new groups to the Steering Committee. New additions include the Association of Equipment Manufacturers,…