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Farm Labor Fix Legislation
Fruit Grower Report
A decades-long problem with ag labor is being addressed in some new legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
Securing Ag Workforce Act and Push for Prop 12 Fix in Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 would broaden access to H-2A workers, and agricultural groups are urging the Senate Ag Committee to include language in their final bill to address the problems caused by California’s Proposition 12.
Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day
The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.
Smallest Wheat Crop on Record and Organic Producer Delays
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmers expected to plant the smallest wheat crop on record this year, and organic producers reporting delays in federal reimbursements intended to offset certification costs.
U.S. Forest Service Proposed Move and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
A federal plan to relocate the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service from Washington to Utah is drawing mixed reactions from agriculture and rural stakeholders, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
2026 Flavor of Georgia and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
Mandatory Price Reporting for Fertilizer and Consumer Spending Data
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill that would require mandatory price reporting of fertilizer, and data from the Economic Research Service’s Food Dollar Series provides a clear picture of consumer food spending across the food supply chain.
H-2A Bill Challenge
Fruit Grower Report
A bill by Washington Democrat Pramila Jayapal has been introduced into the House of Representatives that could make the H-2A visa program more challenging.
Fertilizer Fix and Farm Support Programs
The Agribusiness Update
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, and Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as American producers navigate economic uncertainty, high costs and weak prices.
California Tax Credit for Ag Overtime and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan bill introduced last month by California state legislators would create a tax credit to offset the cost to farmers of paying overtime, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.
Cosmic Crisp Popularity
Fruit Grower Report
Since its introduction five years ago, the Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp apple has proven itself to be the next big variety as its popularity grows.
California Peach Harvest and New Trade Deals Benefit Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Mild July temperatures in California’s Central Valley were kind to peaches used for canning as farmers harvested their early varieties, and new trade deals between the U.S. and countries around the world will directly benefit America’s farmers and ranchers.
New Georgia Ag Bills Go Into Effect and New Trade Deals Benefit Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
On July 1, a number of bills dealing with agriculture and passed by the Georgia General Assembly went into effect, and new trade deals between the U.S. and countries around the world will directly benefit America’s farmers and ranchers.
Bee Numbers Impact on Almonds and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Despite concerns earlier this year that there would not be enough bees to pollinate the 2025 almond crop, it does not appear to have affected production, and The EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.
Bee Numbers Impact on Almonds and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Despite concerns earlier this year that there would not be enough bees to pollinate the 2025 almond crop, it does not appear to have affected production, and The EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.
AEWR Calculations In Georgia and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and others are seeking detailed information about how the USDA calculates the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and the EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.
FWMA Reintroduced Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.
FWMA Reintroduced Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.
Republicans Counter Prop 12 and Corn Soy Wheat Sales Plunge
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would strike down California's animal-welfare law created through Proposition 12, and sales of corn, soybeans and wheat all plunged week to week in the seven days that ended on April 3, according to data from the USDA.
Australian Beef Output Soars and Lowering Egg Prices Act
The Agribusiness Update
Beef output and exports from Australia, the world’s second-largest meat shipper, are expected to set records this year, and Representatives have introduced “The Lowering Egg Prices Act.”