The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2021, known as the HAULS Act has been reintroduced in Congress. A bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the legislation aimed at…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition is calling for action on behalf of the U.S. Senate in regard to agriculture labor. In a letter sent to Senate leadership, the coalition highlights the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-30-21
…H-2A wage rate, support of the WIIN Act Renewal and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act overcoming its first hurdle. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
…vaccine distribution plan, the state has opened up Phase 1B, however, implementation of vaccine plans has been spotty. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been approved by the U.S. House…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…recovery and addressing climate change and food insecurity. The Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act will fund multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…Act. Payment rates and eligibility for CFAP 1, CFAP 2, and CFAP AA have been adjusted to provide more support for producers. Part four involves reopening the sign-up period for…
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
…calmer, and easier to manage. Plus, there are lots of benefits associated with multi-species grazing, a process that improves land management by grazing different species within the same area. One of…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…emphasis for the Biden-Harris Administration. The sourcing of sustainable bioproducts and fuels is also included in the overall approach to issues of climate change. USDA is actively engaged in a…
New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill Goes into Effect March 29
…1, 2021. “This new SB 95 which was just enacted and goes into effect on the 29th of this month, actually covers all employers public or private with 25 or…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-24-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new Sustainable Pest Management Work Group created by…
SGMA Video Series Now Available in Three Languages
The Water and Land Use Series of videos is now available in Hmong as well as English and Spanish. The videos provide insight on how the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…proclamation. “America’s agriculture sector safeguards our Nation’s lands through sustainable management; ensures the health and safety of animals, plants, and people; provides a safe and abundant food supply; and facilitates…
DWR Releases Groundwater Document Seeking Public Comment
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently released the draft California’s Groundwater report and has opened the public comment period. The document details the condition of the state’s groundwater supplies. Technical information…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the need for Senate action on the Farm Workforce…