…specialty crops in both proposals, the SCFBA emphasizes the need for bipartisan collaboration for the bill’s passage. California Citrus Mutual has lauded the commitment to battling Huanglongbing (HLB) in the…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
Immigrant farm workers hoe weeds and harvest crops on a farm. Editorial Photo by rhfletcher/DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Labor released yet another rule that mires farm families in…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
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Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
Tasty and healthy meal. Small school kids drinking milk with biscuits. By yacobchuk1/DepositPhotos image USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. What are the current requirements for milk…
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
Cross-border health care is growing in popularity as Mexico increasingly provides innovative, technologically advanced medical services at a cost-savings for employers. In fact, close to a million Americans cross the…
Industry Groups Call for Aggressive Action to Address Agricultural Trade Deficit
A group of more than 30 agricultural organizations is calling for a more aggressive approach to trade. In a letter sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the groups emphasize…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-02-24
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‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…water management practices from native California tribes, improving the flexibility of regulatory programs, and providing guidance and resources for greater water resilience in California. The agriculture industry will most notably…
Almond Update: Voting Begins for ABC Board of Directors Election
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has sent out ballots for its Board of Directors election. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said “the 2024-2025 Board of Directors…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
Aircraft agricultural aviation AN-2. The spraying of fertilizers and pesticides on crops. By Leonid_Eremeychuk/DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
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House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
U.S. House and Senate Agriculture committees have each released a 2024 Farm Bill overview on Wednesday. Senate Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow presented the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, a comprehensive…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. DOL has noted the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-01-24
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