A new labor proposal introduced in the House of Representatives recently, the AG and Legal Workforce Act (ALWA), has received mixed reactions from the agriculture industry. Many provisions in the…
Canada Dairy Group Expresses Need to be Vigilant Regarding Trade
Dairy Farmers of Canada highlighted challenges the group is facing during its annual meeting this week. Dairy farmers from across Canada gathered in Quebec as the annual meeting focused on…
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…just a few personal examples and there are many other farmers and ranchers who are facing the same challenges with all the uncertainty over trade policy.” Scott VanderWal testimony (.pdf)…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
…responsible for eight percent of the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions in California in 2016. The next set of challenges may be a bit more difficult to achieve than…
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
…for CDFA to use in several different agricultural sectors. “This is a budget that is focused on the challenges and opportunities in the future for California agriculture,” CDFA Secretary Karen…
First 2017 Crop Report has Little Lingering Drought Effects
The latest Monterey County Crop Report that was recently released highlighted a four percent increase in the value of agricultural production in 2017. Despite certain weather and labor challenges, Monterey…
Producer Sentiment Rises Slightly in June
…slightly in spite of economic challenges like retaliatory tariffs from American trading partners. This month’s slight rise in the index was surprising given a collapse in prices for some of…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…By approving the 2018 Farm Bill today, members of the House recognized the serious economic challenges facing farmers and ranchers across the country. “As crafted by Chairman Conaway, this bill…
House Passes 2018 Farm Bill
…challenges facing the nation’s farmers and ranchers, while making significant investments in opportunities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. Upon passage, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11)issued…
Farmers Set to Attend the NFU Beginning Farmers Institute
…the challenges beginning farmers will face in their careers, including business planning, access to capital, land acquisition, marketing, and many more. Participants in this year’s class come from a wide…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Release of Farm Bill and Scheduled Markup
…goods are in jeopardy. The Senate Agriculture Committee, led by Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, have worked hard to address those economic challenges and assemble a bipartisan…
EPA Awards Biofuel Waivers Worth Tens of Millions of Dollars
…the fire in the ongoing dispute between oil refiners and the renewable fuels industry over the future of America’s biofuels policy by opening the door to similar challenges in the…
US Sales of California Wine Increased in 2017
…release. “The quality, selection, and commitment to sustainability make California wines well-positioned for growth.” The overall U.S. market for wine grew by one percent, with 403.4 million cases being shipping…
Whole Foods Delays Mandatory GMO Labeling
…months and the food industry assesses the impact, we do not want our Policy to pose further challenges for you and your business.” The Whole Foods labeling requirement would have…