Fiona Ma Named Champion of Ag and Bipartisan Support for Farmers
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, the California Farm Bureau presented California State Treasurer Fiona Ma with the Champion of Agriculture Award at last week’s annual legislative action day.
Nicknamed “The Urban Cowgirl,” Ma is a founder of the San Francisco Farm Bureau and serves as its adviser.
Throughout her career, Ma has backed policies that support the Golden State’s diverse farming communities.
##Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson joined Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida legislators, and ag leaders as the 2026 Florida Farm Bill was signed into law.
Sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Danny
Alvarez, Senate Bill 290 delivers major victories for Florida’s farmers, ranchers, families, and rural communities.
Simpson says the Farm Bill is now law, protecting our farmers from government overreach, strengthening public safety, and preserving natural resources and rural lands.
www.morningagclips.com/commissioner-simpson-celebrates-signing-of-historic-2026-florida-farm-bill/
**Lawmakers from both parties voiced support for American farmers during a Senate Ag Committee hearing focused on expanding domestic ag production.
Republicans emphasized expanding domestic and export markets, reducing regulatory burdens and advancing biofuels to improve profitability.
Democrats focused on strengthening nutrition and specialty crop programs, year-round E15 fuel sales, farm labor reform and equitable distribution of federal aid.
Lawmakers also raised concerns about tariffs and consolidation in agriculture.
**The USDA continues to invest in rural infrastructure projects, announcing new funding for community facilities in an effort to support rural economies.
Recent projects include investments in public services like schools, emergency response facilities and community centers.
USDA officials say funding is aimed at improving quality of life and sustaining economic activity in rural areas tied to agriculture.
Local leaders say such projects can stabilize rural populations and support workforce development.
