…system,” the lawmakers wrote. “We urge the USDA to dedicate at least $300 million for business technical assistance, delivered in the form of multi-year grants to public and NGO agricultural…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…announcements from various lawmakers, as well as ag groups including the National Cotton Council and the National Farmers Union. “AFBF congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her confirmation as USDA Deputy…
Week in Review: $3.4 Billion Drought Package Unveiled and Ag Exporters Demand Action
…with shipping container challenges. A bipartisan group of Central Valley lawmakers and elected officials are calling for more drought action from Governor Gavin Newsom. Plans were announced to launch the…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
COURTESY: OFFICE OF SENATOR ANDREAS BORGEAS A bipartisan group of Central Valley lawmakers and elected officials are calling for more drought action from Governor Gavin Newsom. During a news conference…
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
…moving forward. General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, will officially begin to be implemented. Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…and Sheldon Whitehouse. More than 30 Democrat and Republican lawmakers are co-sponsoring the bill, providing hope that the legislation will be implemented. The bill looks to provide clarity and structure…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. Senate Bill 85 contains significant support for wildfire suppression efforts as well…
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated there is no intention of declaring a drought emergency despite a request from lawmakers. State officials have indicated that a drought declaration is not necessary…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated there is no intention of declaring a drought emergency despite a request from lawmakers. Nearly a dozen legislators sent a letter to Governor Newsom detailing…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…to listen to speakers and while Groot said it’s not ideal for meeting directly with lawmakers, it still served an important purpose. Groot added especially when it came to topics…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
Producers and lawmakers have been questioning the strength of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship in recent months. There has been increasing concern about Mexican trade policies and their impact on U.S….
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
A coalition of agriculture, conservation, and wildlife organizations is calling on lawmakers to support national conservation programs. In a letter signed by more than 70 groups, the coalition advocates for…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
A group of lawmakers on calling on federal agencies to step in to address California wildfire problems. Nearly two-dozen Democratic senators and representatives are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
Industry groups and lawmakers are calling for the reinstatement of the organic animal welfare rule. The Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule establishes new animal welfare standards for the…