…legislation could have on agriculture, particularly regarding tax relief and support programs for farmers. NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries Chris Galen, representing the…
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
…ethanol and 85% gasoline. The passage of this legislation would align California with national standards and offer consumers a more affordable and lower-emission fuel alternative. Stay tuned as the bill…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…We started with test plots, now we’ve got 450 acres.” Woolf has since become president of the California Agave Council, a voluntary group that helped pass legislation creating the strictest…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
…The legislation aims to achieve the following by 2032: ♻️ Reduce single-use plastic packaging and food service ware by 25% ♻️ Recycle 65% of single-use plastic packaging ♻️ Ensure 100%…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…to bolster small and very small meat and poultry processors across the United States. The legislation seeks to enhance access to critical food safety information, facilitate interstate sales of inspector-approved…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
…regulations that would particularly impact small and medium-sized pork producers. The legislation responds to California’s Proposition 12, which sets minimum space standards for farm animals and restricts the sale of…
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
…the legislation follows the Senate’s recent approval of Klobuchar’s bipartisan resolution, alongside Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA), to repeal tariffs on Canadian imports. Supporters of the bill…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…(EATS) Act. The groups warn that the legislation would override state agricultural laws, threatening states’ rights and family farms. A key focus of the campaign is the growing concern over…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…of reinstating the provision in this year’s Farm Bill, noting that the bipartisan legislation passed by the House Agriculture Committee last year included 100 percent of pork producers’ priorities. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-04-25
…agricultural topics including the Commodity Classic, Prop 12, water issues, and evolving consumer trends. The show wraps up by exploring the complexities of state versus federal legislation in agriculture. Listen…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent legislation introduced by State Senator…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…more galvanized and more motivated than ever before to get this legislation passed,” he said. Despite the setback, efforts to pass year-round E15 sales legislation continue. A bipartisan group of…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…legislation aims to distinguish American-produced beef and empower farmers and ranchers by providing clear labeling indicating the origin of their products. The bill is expected to benefit small and mid-sized…
Bill Introduced to Limit Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act of 1906
Zumwalt Meadow in Kings Canyon National Park in California…