…providing support and outreach to the agricultural community. The overall goal of LandFlex is to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Easing pressure on groundwater will help…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
…Broadband DATA Act, which essentially led the way to this new, more granular map so that folks can see where and who is getting broadband service,” she said. Buckman says…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
According to a recent report, the California wine industry has an impact of $170.5 billion in annual economic activity in the U.S. “The Economic Impact of California Wine” report was…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. Federal officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
President Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. A variety of industry groups have also been calling for federal intervention to…
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Recordkeeping rules are being enhanced for entities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL). Groups including the California…
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
Drought conditions and the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) are putting a squeeze on California growers. Principal Analyst with the Almond Board of California, Jesse Roseman said…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…producers that experienced a drop in revenue in 2020 due to COVID-19. PARP has been authorized and funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The program is designed to…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
…Act of 2022. The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way – Employees Division says it will hold off on any type of action until early December. The citrus assessment rate for…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…parameters. “In recent years we have seen actions from states that directly and unjustifiably contradict EPA’s scientific findings on pesticide safety. These actions risk creating an unworkable, inconsistent patchwork of…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022. In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), lawmakers highlight the need…