Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill

Brian GermanIndustry

A preliminary injunction to stop the bargaining process with the UFW union raises significant constitutional concerns about California’s “Card Check” law. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced additional steps it will be taking intended to offer protection from pesticide exposure more quickly. The farm bill is already a year late, the stakes are high, and time is running out. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that American specialty crop trade with China has been on the decline over the past several years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week.