More than 190 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group want Congress to prepare to help prevent a railroad strike or lockout. Fresno County is among the ranks of $8…
Union Pushes Back Date for Potential Railroad Worker Strike
…“cooling-off period,” means unions or railroads can’t engage in any work stoppages according to federal law. The union says it’s the last chance for railroads to do the right thing…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Walnut Marketing Order
Stakeholders still have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the walnut marketing order. The proposed amendments to the Federal Marketing Order are based on the record…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…ways. Under the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
…shut down all rail-dependent facilities and result in devastating consequences to both national and global food security. The Biden administration successfully helped broker an agreement between the National Railway Labor…
Webinar Explaining Details of AB 2188 Being Hosted Tomorrow
Recently signed legislation has made changes to how employers can conduct various types of drug testing. The Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) is hosting a free webinar titled “How Do…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
…carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns with state and federal officials at…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…for farmers and ranchers to get a fair price.” The investments being made are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…and CSP throughout the year, the coming deadline is the first application cutoff period. A secondary cutoff period could be coming in the Spring of 2023 depending on the federal…
State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County
…with state and federal officials. The roundtable was organized by the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannis, California Department of…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…(NIFA). “This is a major step in the right direction as the Biden-Harris Administration continues to ensure underserved groups can more fully access and participate in federal programs and services,”…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
…assistance announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Get all of the latest agricultural…
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
After dismal amounts of rain and snow last year, California is expected to have another dry winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) points out that drought conditions are…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…progress, but we need to do more to bring other prices down as well. My Administration has passed laws that will bring down prescription drug prices and health insurance premiums…