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Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Welcomes Senate Farm Bill Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2026 — The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement after the public release of legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0 by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman. “The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance commends Chairman John Boozman and his staff for advancing the farm bill process. The…
SB 54 Update for Members: Circular Action Alliance Seeks Producer Input on Fee Setting
Farmers, packers and shippers who may be impacted by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs should be aware of a new opportunity for producer engagement. Circular Action Alliance (CAA) has launched a Producer Fee-Setting Consultation process and is establishing a Steering Committee to help inform how producer fees are developed across states. The committee's role is advisory and…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
SACRAMENTO, June 15, 2026 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. 2026 SPECIALTY CROP MULTI-STATE PROGRAM This is a federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. The purpose of the program is to competitively award funds to projects that enhance…
CAA Releases PRO Plan for Advisory Board and Public Review
On June 15, 2026, Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) under the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (the Act; Senate Bill 54, Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022), submitted a proposed PRO plan to the advisory board for review and comment and published the proposed PRO Plan on their website. You can view a copy of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Build and Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week it is accepting fiscal year 2026 applications for grants to create revolving loan funds to build and improve water and wastewater disposal systems in rural areas. USDA is making funds available through the Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects program. This program helps qualified nonprofit organizations…
Much Anticipated Ag Labor Reform Bill Now Public, Cosponsors Needed for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act
Western Growers, along with our allied organizations, has worked closely with Congressman GT Thompson on this legislation and is one of over 35 organizations supporting the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. This legislation would create stability and predictability for employer costs, expand access to the H‑2A program for longer seasons and other sectors including dairy, and…
Western Growers Testifies Before Congress in Support of USMCA
Today, Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia testified before Congress on the importance of preserving and strengthening the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), while highlighting opportunities to improve transparency and ensure more balanced standards in critical areas such as labor and food safety. “I think it’s very important that we see USMCA renewed with some important…
California Unveils Roadmap Aimed to Streamline Food Safety and Water Regulations
SACRAMENTO, June 4, 2026 – The Newsom administration today released the final recommendations from a study that intends to improve food safety and water quality reporting for California’s agricultural community. This interagency collaboration between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and the State Water Resources…
New CALES Dean Announced at University of Arizona
The University of Arizona has named Dr. George W. Smith as the next Dean of the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES). Dr. Smith currently serves as a Professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University (MSU), where he also holds leadership roles as Director of AgBioResearch and Senior Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and Natural…