California Governor Gavin Newsom 'Seething' Over Joe Biden's Support on Agricultural Union Bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom 'Seething' Over Joe Biden's Support on Agricultural Union Bill

It would seem like Governor Gavin Newsom is in limbo whether he would pursue national backing from President Joe Biden or affirm the farm workers in the state of California.

Crops are Plentiful Despite Rough Weather, Says Mexican Growers

Despite the tough weather, Mexican growers are saying that there is plenty of crops that survived.

How Coronavirus Increased Chinese Demand for Beef From Mexico

Amidst coronavirus outbreak, Mexico's top cattle association forecasted the increase of China's demand for Mexican steaks and other cuts of beef to more than 40 percent this year
Bill Allows Illegal Immigrant Farmers to acquire a Green Card in the US

Bill Allows Illegal Immigrant Farmers to Acquire a Green Card in the U.S.

A bill has been passed to allow undocumented immigrant farmers in the U.S. to get a green card after meeting some requirements.
Brazil’s Weak Currency Due to Agricultural Boom Poses Danger to Amazon

How Brazil's Weak Currency Further Threatens the Amazon Rainforest

The danger of losing the earth's biggest ecological frontier is further bolstered by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's farm-friendly initiatives, according to economists.

Argentina Combats Worst Locust Plague in 60 Years

Argentina is facing a locust plague the likes of which it is hasn't seen in decades, country officials said Monday.

Work Permit Bill for Undocumented Agriculture Workers Stalls in California Senate

The California State Senate has reportedly stalled on legislation that would provide work permits for the state's undocumented immigrants working in the agricultural industry.

Human Rights Watch Report Details Violence in Honduras Over Land Ownership

Northern Honduras: in the fertile and lush Bajo Aguán region, there has been continuous violence, uninvestigated corruption and brazen lawlessness since 2009. The violence can be traced back to the agrarian law enacted in 1992, which allowed for the sale of large tracts of land that previously could only be owned collectively. The government's decision to change the law sparked questions of land sale legality and provoked unforeseen violence.

Mexican Farmers On Alert After Rise In Lime Theft; Prices Have Double In The Last Year

As the price of limes increase in Mexico, the "green gold" has become a precious commodity that has citrus growers and truckers who deliver the crop on edge because of a recent rise in theft of the product.

Three States Undermine New Food, Agriculture Policy Reform Bill

Last month Congress passed a bill that is supposed to save the U.S. government $8.6 billion in food-stamp costs over the next decade but three states have found a way to "game" the system.
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