…the irreparable harm done to agricultural employers under the ordinance. Along with agricultural workers, the “hero pay” applies to employees of grocery stores, restaurants, and drug store chains. Resnick questioned…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…The final rule also extends the timing of sample collection to 30 days before harvest. More details about the hemp production program are available through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to…
Week in Review: Water Futures Market Details and Repealing the Death Tax
…raised regarding the Food Traceability Proposed Rule announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The legislation is being heralded as an appropriate response to the labor issues the agricultural sector is faced with. Puglia praised the bill…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
…taking a closer look at issues at U.S. ports, including those related to container shortages. Agricultural groups have been working to achieve some kind of positive development on the port…
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
…the Farm Service Agency. Producers will need to apply for assistance within eight months of the disaster declaration. Listen to radio report below. Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
…May 4. Grants can be used for the development of new products from raw agricultural products or to help promote new markets for established products. Those interested in the program…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
…a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on…
Understanding the California Water Futures Market
…a financial buffer for water risk. Kammeyer wrote an in-depth article detailing how the agricultural community can participate in the water futures market. “The idea is that by trading in…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…U.S. Wheat Associates, the National Association of Wheat Growers, and the National Cotton Council also issued statements of support for the announcement. Tai received significant support from the agricultural industry…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
Agricultural industry members recently testified at a Senate hearing about the value that farming can provide in addressing climate concerns. Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
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…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
Dairy groups are united in their call for changes to how Canada administers its Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs). The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and…
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…