Advocacy Updates - January 16, 2026
The House and Senate are making their way through several spending packages to avoid an upcoming Jan. 30 deadline to keep the government open.
The American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention was held in Anaheim Jan. 9-14. California Farm Bureau submitted four policies, all of which passed, including three water policy updates and a table wine policy closing the duty drawback loophole--now enabling federal advocacy on the issue.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture opened applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant program. The program is intended to help producers expand marketing opportunities and develop new products.
President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, allowing schools in the National School Lunch Program to offer whole milk. The bill aligns with updated U.S. dietary guidelines supporting healthy fats and dairy and passed both chambers with bipartisan support.
Earlier this month, California Farm Bureau submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on its updated "waters of the United States" definition. California Farm Bureau hopes the proposal will reduce regulatory uncertainty and provide long-term clarity following years of shifting guidance and court decisions.
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