…The legislation calls for a thorough examination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) into emerging technologies and market dynamics, aiming to provide farmers with a clearer understanding of fluctuating…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…$6 billion, the legislation would direct the USDA to prioritize purchases from beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers, small and mid-sized operations, agricultural cooperatives, organic producers, and those employing environmentally…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 11-30-23
…we’ll hear about legislation to improve specialty crop exports. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…high tariffs and restrictive trade barriers. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo and Chair Ron Wyden. The legislation aims to enhance the…
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
The Sites Reservoir Project has been certified by Governor Gavin Newsom as being an eligible project under Senate Bill 149. Signed by Governor Newsom earlier in the year, the legislation…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…or any vulnerable American in this farm bill or any legislation,” Scott said. His republican counterpart from Georgia, Austin Scott (R-GA), who also serves on the House Agriculture Committee, agrees…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 616 into law, ushering in significant changes to paid sick leave (PSL) requirements. Effective January 1, 2024, this legislation, put forth by state…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 659 as a means for improving groundwater recharge efforts. The legislation known as the California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023 was authored by…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
Several industry groups have welcomed the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic (CIAO) Standards Act 2023 in Congress. The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance and update organic…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-11-23
…Farm Bill timing, upcoming USDA Outlook, and new legislation ensuring drone use in agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023 seeks to improve federal food distribution while also supporting farmers and ranchers. Introduced last month, the legislation would bolster the U.S. Department…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the anti-checkoff amendment, legislation that could help organic producers meet the growing demand,…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…and Pete Ricketts. It serves as a companion bill to legislation that was introduced earlier in the year in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to readdress how…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can impact California’s economy, the fight over the Farm Bill…