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Federal CARE Act Reintroduced to Strengthen Child Labor Protections in Agriculture
California Ag Today
California Congressman Raul Ruiz revives legislation aimed at aligning farm labor rules for minors with national standards
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Pause on AB 1156
California Ag Today
Farm and ranch groups applaud decision to place Assembly Bill 1156 on hold amid concerns over farmland protections.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
North Carolina Disaster Funds and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture sent out the first round of checks to farmers through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Ultra-Processed Food Research and EPA's Insecticide Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
With debate about ultra-processed foods frequently making headlines, UC-Davis researchers publish their work, and the EPA released its final Insecticide Strategy with practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species.
Hurricane Crop Insurance Reminder and EPA's Insecticide Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index and the Tropical Storm Option are tools to help deliver prompt assistance to producers in hurricane-prone areas, and the EPA released its final Insecticide Strategy with practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species.
Arizona Sues Fondomonte Over Water Use and Wheat Exports Forecast Jumps
The Agribusiness Update
With agricultural overuse and drought draining aquifers in Arizona, the state is suing Saudi Arabia-based Fondomonte, and the USDA’s monthly wheat outlook shows a jump in export forecasts thanks to weaker exports from Russia and the EU.
Trust the Science Act Passes House and Nat'l Ag Aviation Assoc in D.C.
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative, and Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse released a statement following passage a bill that directs the Department of the Interior to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf, and the National Ag Aviation Association at Ag on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
Trust the Science Act Passes House and National Ag Aviation Assoc in D.C.
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative, and Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse released a statement following passage a bill that directs the Department of the Interior to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf, and the National Ag Aviation Association at Ag on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
California Farm Bureau on WOTUS and Tariffs are Leverage with China
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson tells EPA that WOTUS must provide protections for normal farming activities, and USTR Tai says tariffs on Chinese imports are effective leverage for negotiations.
Revising WOTUS and Ag Lending Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA and Army intend to revise the definition of WOTUS, and agricultural lending remains strong in spite of pandemic.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
Federal Protections Gray Wolf Part 2
Farm of the Future
Federal Protections Gray Wolf Part 2
School Disposes Milk Cartons and Record Ethanol Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Virginia school does away with disposable milk cartons for milk dispenser, and Record high U.S. Ethanol exports.
Wolf Delisting Bill Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rep. Dan Newhouse-sponsored bill to remove Gray Wolves from list of endangered species passes in U.S. House.
Wolf Delisting Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rep. Dan Newhouse-sponsored bill to remove Gray Wolves from list of endangered species passes in U.S. House.