…before MacDonough that immigration reform was outside the scope of what could get passed under reconciliation. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to…
Use of H-2A Program More Than Triples Between 2010 and 2019
…The majority of that was from firms employing H-2A workers through farm labor contractors (FLCs), which increased nearly 800 percent. DOL confirmed nearly 260,000 H-2A positions in 2019, a notable…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…to be invested in emergency drought response activities. Another $170 is being sought to allow the DOI to better manage water. Signatories of the letter include the California Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers agriculture’s reaction to the latest development with Senate Bill 559, Canada’s new requirements…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
…around the best solutions for farmers, ranchers, and communities they serve. His advocacy experience will bring strength to NASDA’s federal partnerships.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show is filled with stories about the proposed tax changes that could affect agriculture, food…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
The American Farm Bureau Federation Announced Dr. Roger Cryan will join the organization as chief economist next month. Cryan joins Farm Bureau after serving as director of the Department of…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
…repairing the infrastructure that’s so vital to get the water to where we need it; to get it to the communities that we need it,” said California Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the future of long-term biological use, work on ag…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
…decline was dairy and related products, which fell 0.5 percent over the last 12 months. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
…for meat and poultry products. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer Sponsored…
Reconciliation Process Moving Forward, Tax Policy Questions Remain
…reconciliation bill this week, largely focusing on tax policy changes. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the committee did not make changes to…
Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign Launched by Western Growers
…on-farm technology. The Junior AgSharks project invites students in rural areas to serve as AgSharks, where they listen to pitches from agtech startups and vet their technologies. The Careers in…