…30-page document. Several member organizations have celebrated the release of the policy recommendations and are eager to engage with lawmakers. “Despite a pandemic, severe weather, volatile markets and rising costs,…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
Several lawmakers point to California’s water mismanagement as being one of the biggest hurdles that growers are dealing with. The issue was highlighted during a press conference at the World…
Executive Order to Keep More Water Supplies in the Delta
…centered on endangered fish. The order comes after heavy criticism from a variety of interests, including lawmakers and farmers, regarding how the state addressed the recent floodwaters. Around the start…
Speaker McCarthy Emphasizes Importance of Farmers at 2023 World Ag Expo
…the resiliency of U.S. producers, McCarthy pointed out the need for lawmakers to better address the challenges that agriculture faces. “Our job in the next Congress is to make sure…
Week in Review: Flooding Delays Monterey Production & Lawmakers Call for Avian Flu Action
Flood damage in Monterey County is going to set back production timelines for many growers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, eight U.S. Senators are requesting that the…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
Lawmakers are looking to address the amount of foreign investment in American farmland. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures show that foreign entities held an interest in nearly 51 million…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
Several lawmakers are seeking action on the ongoing avian flu outbreak. The issue has been impacting poultry production for a year now. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,…
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
…with a dispute panel finding Canada to be in violation of USMCA obligations back in December of 2021. Several lawmakers also recently weighed in on the issue, encouraging action to…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. The storm systems are providing much-needed support to the…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
Congress has released a $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations package that includes all 12 fiscal year appropriations bills for the fiscal year 2023. Lawmakers are attempting to get the legislation through…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…beyond the permitted authority to regulate the sale and use of pesticides. The coalition is encouraging lawmakers to “seriously consider the far-reaching implications” that lack of action could lead to….
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…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Mexican lawmakers pushing to ban nearly 200 pesticide chemicals, NRCS seeking runtime info…