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Farm Workforce Reform Has to Start Over in Congress
California Ag Today
Legislators prepare to introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act into congress for the third time… after the much-needed farm labor reform stalled in the Senate yet again.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
UC-Davis Agrivoltaics Research and Affordable-Safe Food Act
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis researchers study efficiency of agrivoltaics in which crops are grown in the shade of solar panels, and Ag groups applaud Senate's Affordable and Safe Food Act.
Ag Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Syngenta's Manager of Government and Industry Relations, Mary Kay Thatcher talks about the top priorities for agriculture in the current lame duck session of Congress and in 2023.
Plant-based Meat Demand Off and Gas Prices Higher Again
The Agribusiness Update
Plant-based food is a hot market, but plant-based meat is not, and gas prices up for the third straight week.
Farmworker Citizenship and Food Price Index Surges
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau partners with immigration advocates to support U.S. Citizenship for employees, and Food Price Index surges.
Worker Path to Citizenship and Rural Children in After School Programs
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau is partnering up to support farmers and ranchers who help employees become U.S. citizens, and a new report finds just 11% of America's rural children are enrolled in afterschool programs.
Ag Labor Reform Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The ag community will be watching, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, to see what happens in the Senate with the House-approved stop-gap bill, that includes important reforms for ag labor.
Ag Labor Reform Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The ag community will be watching, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, to see what happens in the Senate with the House-approved stop-gap bill, that includes important reforms for ag labor.
Tyson to Require COVID Vaccinations and R-CALF USA Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has decided to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October, and R-CALF USA to hold 22nd Annual Convention next week in South Dakota.
Farmers Welcome H-2A Reform
California Ag Today
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 last week.
Biden's Immigration Reform and Ag Urges Quick Confirmation of Vilsack
The Agribusiness Update
President Biden's ambitious immigration reform faces uphill battle, and Ag groups urge quick confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary.
GFB Awards at AFBF Convention and Biden's Immigration Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau honored with many awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Convention, and President Biden's Immigration Reform faces uphill battle.
Congress Immigration Reform and National Groundwater Week
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups call for strong, fast, bipartisan action on immigration reform, and National Ground Water Week.
Surplus Food Donations and Rented Farm Land Numbers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA plans to donate surplus food to food banks and non-profits, and 40-80% of U.S. farm lands are rented.
Ag Labor a Challenge During Pandemic
Farm of the Future
Ag Labor a Challenge During Pandemic
Coronavirus Trade Delays and Final MFP Payments
The Agribusiness Update
Could coronavirus be a drag on trade with China, and final Market Facilitation Program payments are sent out.
Farm Workforce Act and Beef Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes House, and U.S. beef production is higher.
Southern Border
Line on Agriculture
Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) recently spoke about his recent trip to the southern border.
Mexico Deal and Ag, and Fresh Cut Melons Trend
The Agribusiness Update
President claims his deal with Mexico include U.S. ag products, and Fresh cut melons are the latest trend for millennial market.