Multiple agricultural groups have announced their support of the bipartisan Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021. Sponsored by Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski, the legislation seeks to ease some…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
Multiple industry organizations have issued messages of support for AB 125. The legislation is aimed at helping California recover from the pandemic and support food and worker safety. The Equitable…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…build resilience to climate change, and hasten economic recovery. In the coming weeks and months, we look forward to reviewing the plan and subsequent legislation in greater detail, including the…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
…legislation issues. Attendance is free, but registration will be required. Listen to the radio report below. 2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare About the Author Brian German…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2021, known as the HAULS Act has been reintroduced in Congress. A bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the legislation aimed at…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…the H-2A program is a vital resource, but improvements are needed to make the program more effective. “The House recently passed bipartisan legislation attempting to solve this issue. We implore…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
Bond legislation intended to improve California’s food system was recently announced by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas and Ash Kalra. Assembly Bill 125 is a $3.122 billion bond measure aimed at economic…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering bond legislation to improve California’s food system, the new…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-22-21
…Modernization Act, information integrity questioned in the new food safety rule and legislation introduced to eliminate line speed waivers in meatpacking plants. Tune in to the show for these news…
Week in Review: Water Futures Market Details and Repealing the Death Tax
California has recently established a water futures market that has brought with it some criticism as well as confusion. Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…work on the legislation. It was previously never taken up by the Senate after the legislation passed in the House back in 2019. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act,” said Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow. “This is common-sense legislation to establish a structure at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help farmers, foresters, and others implement…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
The Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act has been reintroduced by U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Bennie Thompson. Primarily, the legislation will eliminate line speed waivers…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax, often referred to as the death tax. U.S. Senator John Thune and U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop and Jason…