The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced details for the $1.625 billion Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program. Enrollment is now open, and producers are encouraged to review commodity-specific payment rates and eligibility requirements.
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and agricultural leaders in Bakersfield to discuss specialty crop priorities, trade opportunities and California agriculture's role in the nation's food supply.
The California State Water Resources Control Board's agricultural expert panel is finalizing recommendations that could shape future nitrogen regulations. California Farm Bureau continues advocating for regional flexibility, practical implementation and science-based approaches.
California Farm Bureau issued a support letter to the California Senate Rules Committee ahead of California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Meghan Hertel's June 24 confirmation hearing, citing her extensive background in natural resource policy and her distinct willingness to collaborate directly with agricultural stakeholders.
Assembly Bill 1156 has been revived and is expected to be amended to allow state-approved projects to override Williamson Act protections. California Farm Bureau strongly opposes the proposal and anticipates issuing a FARMTEAM Alert soon.
California Farm Bureau is actively engaged on ACA 9 and Carrier of Last Resort issues, raising concerns about potential impacts to rural connectivity, emergency communications and access to reliable telecommunications services.
The House-passed Pet and Livestock Protection Act would restore the federal delisting of gray wolves and limit future legal challenges. The California Farm Bureau-supported measure now awaits action in the Senate.
House Agriculture Committee leaders released a major H-2A agricultural guestworker reform proposal that would expand program eligibility, allow year-round agricultural participation, revise wage calculations and create new workforce options for employers.
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