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Organic livestock proposal from 2015 gets another comment period

05/12/21 6:14 AM By Steve Davies

The Organic Trade Association is both pleased and disappointed with USDA’s decision to reopen the comment period on a long-delayed proposed rule regulating when livestock can be considered organic.

Newsom in Merced County declares drought

Farm groups commend Newsom's drought declaration, $5B relief

05/11/21 7:30 AM By Brad Hooker

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a drought emergency in 39 additional counties and announced a new budget proposal aimed at providing drought relief.

Grants for cutting ag burning draw concern

05/10/21 7:00 AM By Brad Hooker

A $180 million proposal was not specific to the San Joaquin Valley, which is now subject to a state-mandated ban on open ag burning.

Washington Week Ahead: Biden looks for a deal, top USDA nominee set to advance

05/09/21 10:30 AM By Philip Brasher

President Joe Biden tries this week to sell congressional Republicans on his massive spending plans and tax proposals, while his nominee for the No. 2 position at the Agriculture Department moves closer to a final Senate vote.

Legislature’s only farmer blasts CalEPA heads for ag policies

05/07/21 7:10 AM By Brad Hooker

Republican Sen. Brian Dahle of Lassen County ran through a list of farm policy grievances for the Newsom administration during a budget subcommittee hearing this week.

Biden conservation initiative garners mostly positive reviews

But Farm Bureau says plan still lacks details

05/06/21 1:32 PM By Steve Davies

Conservation groups praised the Biden administration’s first step in conserving 30% of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030, but the nation’s largest farm group said the initiative still lacks specifics, and a key farm-state senator said he was worried about removing too much land from production.

Rural House Democrats challenge Biden’s inheritance tax

05/06/21 1:29 PM By Philip Brasher

Democrats representing heavily agricultural districts are urging House leaders to fully exempt family-owned farms from President Joe Biden’s plan to tax appreciated assets at death.

Working ag lands figure large in Biden's 30x30 plan

05/06/21 10:15 AM By Steve Davies

Voluntary conservation efforts by farmers and ranchers play a central role in the Biden administration’s strategy for conserving 30% of the nation’s land and marine waters by 2030.

A severe driver shortage may soon hit California farmers

05/06/21 6:48 AM By Brad Hooker

The California League of Food Processors is proposing a waiver on truck weight limits to counter the shortage.

Climate bond returns for a special hearing

05/06/21 6:40 AM By Brad Hooker

A proposal for a $7 billion climate resilience bond covering a range of natural resources issues was revived for a special hearing on Wednesday.

Open Mic: Claire Babineaux Fontenot

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. Farmers continue to help feed the hungry, but the number of Americans who are hungry and food insecure is greater today than during the Covid pandemic. Babineaux-Fontenot says the food lines may have moved back inside the buildings, but the need for food continues to grow as contributions are down and federal commodity donations have decreased. Babineaux-Fontenot says federal nutrition programs should be amended to avoid food “cliffs” and help individuals transition away from assistance programs.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Nov. 29, 2024: Farm group leaders on biofuels, farm economy in 2025

A challenging farm economy and clean fuels tax credit decision could lead to changes for farm country in 2025.

We look ahead at big issues for the new year with farm group leaders, including American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle, National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Amy France, National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. and United Soybean Export Council Board Director Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare.

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