Lawmakers and industry groups are encouraging the elimination of the payment caps under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The $19 billion program includes $16 billion in direct payments for…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
Another group of lawmakers are encouraging Governor Gavin Newsom to take a more cooperative approach to water administration in California. Senator Dianne Feinstein along with Representatives Jim Costa, Josh Harder,…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
Farmworkers hoeing potatoes on large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduced a bill that will aid farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic titled “California…
Week in Review: Appealing for Regulatory Relief and $5 Billion Sought for Produce Industry
…new regulations. The citrus industry is working to navigate a tumultuous marketing year and lawmakers take issue with Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to water policy. The most notable agricultural news…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes, Ken Calvert, Tom McClintock, Doug LaMalfa, and Paul Cook. The lawmakers point out that the ITP undercuts the efforts to ensure that communities are confident that…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…lawmakers when it comes to climate policy. Also apart of the group is the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the NCFC, says, “This effort…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…the following statement: “We applaud the efforts by the Trump administration and lawmakers on Capitol Hill for delivering this historic trade agreement to the finish line. This agreement will advance…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…commodity prices. The group encouraged a collaborative approach between the agricultural industry and lawmakers in working to solve the complicated issue of farm labor. “We stand ready to help you…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…billion in 2018 and supported more than 325,000 American jobs, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture. “We applaud the efforts of the Trump administration and lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Frankly, we…
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
…of U.S. pork exported went to Canada and Mexico. The campaign thanks lawmakers for making USMCA ratification this year a priority and highlights the history behind pork-related dishes in the…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…that,” Ross said. “NCGA is thankful to our elected Senators, Representatives, Governors and other state lawmakers who consistently pressed the Administration to find a real solution to the harm caused…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…$16.4 million in funding to support the new help production program under the 2018 Farm Bill. The measure also forgoes the matching requirement of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Lawmakers…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…the local, state, and even national level. Engaging in discussions on particularly sensitive topics such as water and labor can also help clarify the underlying issue for lawmakers as well…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…supported by several San Joaquin Valley lawmakers, as well as the Fresno and Tulare County Farm Bureaus. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…