…global conflict, and trade distortions on global commodity markets; Operations and authorities of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and legislation to reauthorize the Commission, and; Policies to promote robust risk-mitigation,…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
…Jim Costa introduced the legislation earlier in the week. The SHIP IT Act seeks to support the trucking industry by incentivizing the recruitment of new truck drivers and providing more…
John Deere Agrees to Right to Repair Under Certain Conditions
…or state ‘Right to Repair’ legislation.” John Deere will retain the right to pull out of the agreement if legislation or regulation is enacted “relating to issues covered by this…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…for the citrus industry. Included in the legislation is continued funding for the Citrus Health Response Program. The federal funding supporting the new citrus breeding program in Parlier will be…
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
…(AFBF). The Senate decided not to include worker immigration legislation in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill. The omnibus passed the House last week and is on the way…
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…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…component of the fertilizer distribution system.” TFI points out a particular component of WRDA 2022 as being especially important. The legislation’s reauthorization makes the cost-share structure for inland waterways permanent….
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
…Bier, Cato Institute associate director of immigration studies, shows farmers would save billions over the next few years if the Senate passes the legislation. “The Farm workforce Modernization Act would…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…industries would shut down.” Biden is calling for legislation that would put the Tentative Agreement into effect between railroad workers and operators. Industry groups including the North American Meat Institute,…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “From climate-smart agriculture, to supporting healthy forests and conservation, to tax credits, to biofuels, infrastructure and beyond, this legislation provides USDA with significant additional…
Webinar Explaining Details of AB 2188 Being Hosted Tomorrow
Recently signed legislation has made changes to how employers can conduct various types of drug testing. The Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) is hosting a free webinar titled “How Do…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
Farm employers are being invited to learn more about the impact of new legislation in a couple of free webinars. The Card Check and Ag Employers: What Does AB 2183…
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council,…