…money for other purposes have failed, but the continual problems with the project and increasing need to address California’s water infrastructure issues may garner adequate support for the legislation. Assembly…
Keeping the Carbon Footprint of Livestock in Perspective
The proposal of the Green New Deal has once again put the animal agriculture industry back into the spotlight in relation to its environmental impact. The proposed legislation looks to…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…underemployed – would still qualify. Despite the absence of any statutory changes to the welfare reform legislation of 1996, an abuse of administrative flexibility in SNAP has undermined the ideal…
California Farm Bureau Appoints Jim Houston as Administrator
…deputy secretary for legislation and public engagement, then as department undersecretary. “Jim brings a combination of advocacy and governmental experience that makes him uniquely qualified to lead our Farm Bureau…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…of Agriculture is recalling all of the nearly 10,000 FSA employees to staff all FSA offices nationwide. President Trump has signed legislation that will guarantee that FSA employees will be…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
Three Democratic lawmakers from California have just presented new immigration legislation that would create an opportunity for undocumented agricultural workers to apply for legal status. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Jimmy…
At a Glance: CFBF Working for its Members by the Numbers
…priority list including legislation on water, wildfire prevention, trade, policy, immigration and more. It sent members to meet dignitaries at both the state and national level, it hosted students during…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
…welcomed the legislation for their farmers and the American agriculture industry. In a statement the National Corn Growers Association said, “Between depressed commodity prices, record low farm incomes, as well…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…ranchers, who need the dependability and certainty this legislation affords. This Farm Bill will help producers make decisions about the future, while also investing in important agricultural research and supporting…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…report, and hope the Congress can approve this legislation expeditiously. This legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research, and will promote agriculture…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
…their hives. That’s because of new legislation passed with the support of The California State Beekeepers Association, The Almond Board, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and other groups. The new law…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…Congress to follow suit and enact the necessary implementing legislation. I commend President Trump and our U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Lighthizer, for their perseverance, leadership, and hard work.” Source: USDA…
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
…also maintains science-based trade standards. All three countries must complete their own domestic processes before the USMCA comes into force. In the U.S., Congress will need to pass legislation to…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…