…fix will increase American exports and boost our manufacturing and farming economy,” said Senator Baldwin. The legislation is being supported by groups such as the National Farmers Union (NFU), and…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…of 240 Agricultural Specialists and 200 Agricultural Technicians per year until the current workforce shortage is adequately addressed. The legislation is also calling for the training and assignment of 20…
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
…introducing the bipartisan Family Farmer Relief Act. Farm Bureau thanks all members of the House for their support of the legislation. We look forward to working with the Senate to…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…all are going to be the difference. The voice of American farmers needs to be heard as Congress takes up and considers this legislation,” Vice President Pence said to the…
Farm Bureau Endorses Senate Water Legislation
(CFBF) Water legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate recognizes the continued crisis facing water reliability in the West, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF endorsed the Drought Resiliency…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
New legislation to address student debt was recently introduced as the Young Farmers Success Act. The bill, HR 3232, was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…long-awaited disaster legislation that provides a lifeline to farmers, ranchers, and producers dealing with extensive damage to their operations caused by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. “Given the size…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…“The SAA begins a 30-day period after which the administration may submit implementing legislation for the USMCA to be considered by Congress. It is an important step toward a vote…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
Legislation was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate, as well as the House of Representatives, that would help ease some of the regulatory burdens that livestock haulers are required to…
Indoor Heat Standard Critical Language Changes
…established. Legislation was passed back in 2017 directing CalOSHA to have the standard ready to be reviewed by the CalOSHA Standards Board by January 2019. The amount of detail included…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
Pinterest The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently introduced legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) the responsibility of regulating, inspecting, and labeling cell-cultured meat products. The Cell-Cultured Meat and…
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
…District, and was co-authored by several other San Joaquin Valley lawmakers. The legislation recently advanced through the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water with a vote of 7 to…