…have recently reintroduced legislation to provide cattle producers with more pricing information and ensure appropriate regionally negotiated cash trade. Researchers are evaluating alternative methods for addressing tadpole shrimp which can…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
The latest COVID relief legislation has now been approved by both houses of Congress. After passing through the Senate on Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives took up the $1.9…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…14 days. Industry groups are largely enthusiastic about the potential the legislation presents. “USCA applauds Senators Fischer and Wyden for bringing forth a dynamic piece of legislation for a dynamic…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…Lawmakers are hopeful the legislation will be signed by President Joe Biden by early next week. The Senate version of the legislation would be the second-largest stimulus bill in American…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…Fruit Association are among the industry groups supportive of the legislation. Among the many provisions of the legislation, it would modify the current H-2A program to allow a capped number…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the American Rescue Plan legislation moving through congress, the…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…is steadily advancing. The relief package is being considered under the Budget Reconciliation Process, requiring less votes for approval. Lawmakers are working to get the legislation passed before mid-March. Along…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements…
Key PPP Changes in Most Recent COVID Relief Package
…not help producers if they get dinged in April 15 for having taken out these PPP loans. So, this legislation actually reverses that ruling by the IRS and clarifies that…
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
The latest COVID relief package includes some important provisions for livestock producers. One of the most significant aspects of the legislation is the additional funding for another round of the…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…a news release. “Now that Congress has done its part, I plan to re-introduce legislation this session to ensure the state becomes a true partner on funding and implementing this…
Truck Registration Mistakenly Being Denied by DMV
…in compliance through recent legislation. The software mistake is made worse by the fact that 2020 is the year that Special Equipment plates are up for multi-year renewals. Sousa notes…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…the Trump administration signed their own water legislation for California that relaxed biological opinions providing additional water to flow through the Delta. California promptly sued the administration’s actions under the direction of Newsom which put…