Agri-Pulse

Agri-Pulse offers a thorough weekly update on the most recent developments in agriculture. Our coverage goes beyond just the crops in your fields and the animals in your barns. We take a comprehensive view of farming and rural news, ensuring that you stay informed on all fronts. We prioritize keeping you updated on the latest agricultural and rural policy changes happening in Washington D.C. and analyze their impact on various stakeholders, including farmers, lobbyists, government workers, educators, consultants, and engaged citizens.

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Broadband fund's operation is constitutional, Supreme Court says

1 day ago | agri-pulse.com | Steve Davies

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund, which provides about $8 billion annually to defray the cost of broadband service for a wide range of entities, including rural hospitals.
Grain inspectors could use more technology, House ag panel told

2 days ago | agri-pulse.com | Steve Davies

Grain inspectors need to have access to new technology, witnesses told the House Agriculture Committee at a hearing on reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Much of the USGSA, including mandatory inspection and weighing of exported grain, is permanently authorized, said Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., chair of the committee’s subcommittee on general farm commodities, risk management and credit.
Farm Hands West: Wade departs CFWC, Lara joins CALF, Brierley confirmed as Arizona Director of Agriculture

3 days ago | agri-pulse.com | Lydia Johnson

California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade will step down in February. He has led the organization since 1998. During his tenure, Wade has expanded the organization’s public education and outreach programs to reach tens of millions of customers annually.
Groups look to legislation to provide long-term farm labor fix

3 days ago | agri-pulse.com | Steve Davies

Recent raids and inspections at agricultural operations have producers — and their employees – calling anew for a long-term, legislative solution to the farm workforce problem. Ag groups also are pushing for lawmakers and the Labor Department to address the ever-increasing adverse effect wage rate that applies to the H-2A program.
Farm Hands on the Potomac: Harrington joins AHI, Ceva hires Bennett, USDA political appointees

3 days ago | agri-pulse.com | Lydia Johnson

The Animal Health Institute named Gene Harrington senior director of state affairs effective July 8. He joins the organization from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, where he worked the past 10 years, recently as senior director of agriculture and environment state affairs. Harrington earlier worked for the National Pest Management Association. Bob Ellison, a trained broadcast journalist with decades of experience, joined Agri-Pulse as managing editor.
Court keeps 'set rule' in place but orders more analysis on species, climate change

1 week ago | agri-pulse.com | Steve Davies

The Environmental Protection Agency must reconsider the impacts on climate change of biofuel volumes in its 2023 “set rule,” the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday. The agency relied on an “admittedly outdated study instead of newer data,” when it concluded that “on average, [corn-based ethanol] provides some [greenhouse gas] reduction in comparison to gasoline," the court said.
Homan: ICE will continue enforcement at farms but prioritize criminal activity

1 week ago | agri-pulse.com | Steve Davies

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will continue to conduct inspections of ag operations but will focus on criminal activity, White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.
Ag leaders sound alarm over regulatory costs, trade barriers and workforce uncertainty

1 week ago | agri-pulse.com | Brad Hooker

A panel of top executives from California’s major agricultural associations painted a dire picture of the state’s farming future during the Agri-Pulse 2025 Food & Ag Issues Summit West last week in Sacramento. They pointed to mounting regulatory costs, labor crackdowns and declining global competitiveness as existential threats to agricultural operations.
Senators flag Delta tunnel concerns, urge deeper ag engagement

1 week ago | agri-pulse.com | Brad Hooker

Two Democratic state senators offered a candid take on water infrastructure, agriculture investments and legislative transparency during a panel discussion at the Agri-Pulse 2025 Food & Ag Issues Summit West last week at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. Senator Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, elected just the prior afternoon as the incoming Senate president pro tempore, joined freshman Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-West Sacramento, for the Capitol-focused conversation.
Farm Hands West: Hagen resigns from DIR, industry mourns Murdock, Ybarra joins Baloian Farms

1 week ago | agri-pulse.com | Lydia Johnson

Katie Hagen resigned as director of the California Department of Industrial Relations effective in July. She will join the Sacramento-based firm CPS HR Consulting as chief executive officer. Her departure marks the end of a five-year term that began in 2020. Earlier in her career, Hagen was chief deputy director of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and deputy director of operations at the California Department of Human Resources. David H.