…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…
MORE Act Passes House, More Than a Symbolic Victory?
…of color. I applaud the leadership of cannabis’ congressional champions and the diverse group of organizations whose tireless work made this historic legislation and vote happen. I am hopeful that…
California Farm Bureau Kicks Off 102 Annual Meeting Virtually
…recapped the progress made and the challenges endured over the year. He focused on topics including labor, water, wildfire damage, COVID-19, legislation, climate change, and more. Johansson said moving forward…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…bipartisan climate legislation,” FACA Co-Chair and EDF President, Fred Krupp said in a press release. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
…issues. California is among the states that will receive federal support under the bill. The legislation was authored by Representative Josh Harder who introduced the bill in June of 2019….
Congress Working Towards Next Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package
…next COVID-19 relief package. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said that any relief legislation likely won’t come until after November 3. “While they…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…40 industry groups had voiced their opposition to the legislation. Several concerns were raised as to how the effort would affect housing, easements, and grazing. About the Author Brian German…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
New legislation introduced by Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jeff Fortenberry aims to strengthen the meat processing sector. The Strengthening Local Processing Act looks to address processing issues on a more…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…needs to deliver for cattle country.” The legislation has a bipartisan group of cosponsors and is supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Farm Bureau Federation, and the…