…to discuss high-priority issues and how they directly impact the area. By taking a more focused approach to issues such as water, labor, and legislation affecting agriculture, the caucus can…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…hemp acres. The report incorporates reported licensed acreage as well as the progress of hemp legislation broken down by state. “We are seeing hemp cultivation dramatically expand in the U.S….
Hemp Industry Concerns Regarding Senate Bill 153
…on behalf of the California Hemp Foundation and the California Hemp Association, highlighting some of the issues they see with the legislation. “Where we’re most concerned is, there is absolutely…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
Last week California Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) continued with its forward momentum, advancing from the California Assembly Appropriations Committee by a vote of 13 to five. The legislation that…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…legislation increases the Chapter 12 debt ceiling from $4.1 million to $10 million, providing relief to family farmers who would otherwise need to address debt issues through the more complicated…
How the Value of the US Dollar Affects Trade Opportunities
Legislation was recently introduced that has the potential for increasing the viability of foreign markets for American produce. The bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Josh Hawley looks…
Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting
…Dairymen. California dairy farmers are on a timetable for lowering methane emissions after the passage of Senate Bill 1383. The legislation calls for significant methane reductions by 2030, but Sousa…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…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…