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The Senate Agriculture Committee will have five new members this year, including Democrats who will bring their social justice concerns to the panel.

Rep. Valadao has introduced a measure to extend parts of the WIIN Act focused on funding water storage projects in the west.

Labor groups have been “on a pilgrimage” to redefine what courts consider voluntary transportation, according to the Saqui Law Group.

Michael Regan, the Biden administration’s nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, committed Wednesday to work with the agriculture community as he tackles thorny issues involving the Renewable Fuel Standard and implementation of the Clean Water Act.

Two lawsuits are challenging the legal authority of new COVID-19 worker safety requirements.

Analysts and economists say both stimulus approaches would have long-term benefits, but may not help with immediate recovery.

A coalition of social justice and community groups has issued its second report on the challenges farmworkers have faced during the pandemic.

The Western Agricultural Processors Association argues Newsom's proposal would unfairly assess fumigants the most.

Environmental justice groups are applauding CalEPA ordering the Kern County ag commissioner to adopt a pesticide notification system.