…the state of California under the EATS Act.” But opponents turned up the fire this week when a bipartisan group of more than 150 lawmakers sent a letter to House…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
There’s just over a month until the current farm bill expires, and some lawmakers are gearing up for a tough fight. Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) spoke at the Sweetener…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-08-23
…details of a recent Farm Bill roundtable and the importance of connecting with lawmakers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Congress in August
The August recess isn’t break for lawmakers, and farmers are encouraged to remember that. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. photo credit-AFBF Photo, Philip Gerlach Lawmakers from the…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced both the Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion Program Act and the Specialty Crop Mechanization Assistance Act. The Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion Program Act was…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…have the capacity to coexist but also complement and enhance one another.” POTENTIAL CHANGES ON THE HORIZON CRP could be in for some significant changes as lawmakers consider several revisions…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
Lawmakers introduce the Women in Agriculture Bill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), and Congresswoman Jenniffer…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
…lawmakers introducing a Women in Agriculture bill, combining biologicals with agtech advancements, and a new avocado variety to hit the market. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…Perez (D-Wash.-03) cosponsored the legislation. A coalition of emergency management groups sent a letter supporting the bill to lawmakers back in June. The coalition includes Big City Emergency Managers, Council…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…farm bill in supporting more than two million farms covering nearly 900 million acres of land. Farm Bill for America’s Families seeks to engage consumers, leaders, and lawmakers in its…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…one of the commodities considered as lawmakers construct the 2023 farm bill. “As we move forward in a Farm Bill year, an important initiative that we have to support is…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Xochitl Torres Small has officially been confirmed as the new Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Industry groups and lawmakers have expressed considerable support for the confirmation…
Week in Review: Winegrapes Benefit from Winter Weather & Tulare Lake Starting to Recede
…on the workforce issues faced by ag producers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement…
Week in Review: Strong Potential for Biologicals & Spotted Lanternfly Mitigation Plan Developed
…they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The biologicals sector holds tremendous potential for agriculture, however, work still needs to…