Policy & Regulations

USDA Agriculture Outlook Forum Feb. 24-25

The forum will feature a keynote from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, distinguished panelists, 30 breakout sessions and over 100 allied professionals sharing their perspectives on an array of topics. more »

Partnership announced to ease port congestion and disrupted shipping services for U.S.-grown commodities

Increased capacity at Port of Oakland continues the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Task Force efforts with states and local governments. more »

Registration still open for Feb. webinar about paying Pecan Board assessments

The webinar will explain assessment collection and walk through the required information and forms, and will include a live, public Q&A session. more »

Wildfire crisis addressed with comprehensive 10-year plan

The strategy outlines the need to significantly increase fuels and forest health treatments to address the escalating crisis of wildfire danger. more »

Ag secretary says easing dock pressure to help ag exports

California tree nut growers were especially affected by congested ports, and too many containers were leaving without having agriculture products in them. more »

Website offers composting resources to farmers and ranchers

With California's new composting laws in effect, a working group of multiple regulatory agencies has provided online resources to help growers compost in compliance. more »

Gov. Newsom’s budget seen as ‘a good framework’ by California Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson also mentions that the over 20,000 small farms should have a voice in any 'save the farm' programs that are part of the $286.4 billion budget. more »

Western Growers salute passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 aims to crack down on unreasonable practices by container shipping lines, bolster U.S. enforcement against uncompetitive carrier practices, and improve transparency for exporters. more »