…With fewer bills being passed overall, it was less opportunity for new legislation to negatively impact farmers and ranchers. “I think we got a little bit of a reprieve this…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…potential legislation related to the issue. DOC will be working to establish an outreach program to engage American producers in developing appropriate trade remedies. USDA will work with seasonal and…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…$20 billion for the agricultural sector. While multiple agricultural groups have expressed support for the legislation, there have also been some concerns raised about how the bill would allocate funding….
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…legislation would provide a total of $1.5 trillion to address multiple sectors with considerable infrastructure needs which includes water. The Moving Forward Act would also authorize other legislation that would…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…full Committee worked together in a bipartisan way to support Americans in this difficult time.” The legislation includes $1.07 billion for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, of which…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…incentives to further increase energy efficiency in farming. “TFI is committed to continuing to work with members of Congress to ensure that any legislation or policy advanced can reduce GHG…
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
…of legislation, only happen when you have bipartisan efforts that come together.” Canada is ranked as America’s second-largest trading partner, with Mexico being the third largest. The USMCA was originally…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
The COVID ag safety bill known as AB 2043 has been approved by the state Assembly and will now be heard in Senate committees. The legislation would require that guidelines…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…COVID-19 relief legislation includes replenishment of Commodity Credit Corporation funding and an extension of relief funding for any losses that occurred after April 15. The organization is also seeking a…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
The U.S. Senate has recently moved forward in its consideration of the Great American Outdoors Act. The legislation would provide $900 million a year for federal land acquisition through the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-09-20
…recently introduced legislation to remove barriers to meat sales and listen in to a one-on-one interview with Secretary Perdue regarding Farmers to Families Food Box program and CFAP payments. Tune…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Farmers Union (NFU), National Milk Producers, and the National Corn Growers Association have leveed their support for the legislation and the benefits that can be…
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
Last week President Donald Trump signed legislation that will bring some significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The amendment bill was passed by the Senate earlier in the…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
New legislation was recently introduced that will address several issues facing San Joaquin Valley Canals. The Restoration of Essential Conveyance Act was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein as a means…