Agricultural

Farm Bureau’s Choice: Brad Schimel Endorsed for Wisconsin Supreme Court by Key Agricultural Committee

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MADISON, Wis. – The political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Volunteers for Agriculture (VFA), officially voiced their support for Judge Brad Schimel’s candidacy for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. Schimel, who previously served as Wisconsin Attorney General, has been recognized for his extensive legal background and his deep understanding of agricultural issues in the state. Austin Vandertie, a Door County Farm Bureau member and chair of the VFA, emphasized that Schimel’s robust legal acumen and his nuanced grasp of challenges faced by Wisconsin farmers make him an ideal candidate for the bench. … Read more

Indira Gandhi Agricultural University Wins Prestigious FICCI Award for Research and Innovation in Agriculture

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Raipur, India – The Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur has been recognized nationally for its pioneering efforts in agricultural research and innovation. At the prestigious 19th Higher Education Summit held in New Delhi, the university was awarded a special jury recognition. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which hosted the event, acknowledged the university’s contributions under the guidance of its vice-chancellor, Dr. Girish Chandel. During the ceremony, British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, who served as the chief guest, presented the award to Dr. Chandel. The summit, a gathering of prominent academicians … Read more

Chlormequat Controversy Unfolds: Lawsuits Claim Health Risks from Widely Used Agricultural Chemical

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Chicago, IL – Legal battles are intensifying as litigants claim that certain oat-based products contain hazardous levels of chlormequat, a chemical commonly used in agriculture to regulate crop growth. This surge in litigation highlights growing concerns over consumer exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals in food products. Manufacturers of these products face allegations of selling items that pose significant health risks due to their chemical content, consequently sparking a series of class action lawsuits. These legal challenges assert that companies did not adequately inform consumers about the presence of chlormequat, which recent studies suggest could cause … Read more

California Judge Pauses Farmworker Unionization at Major Agricultural Firm Amidst Legal Challenge Over New Unionization Laws

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A Kern County Superior Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Wonderful Co., pausing the farmworker unionization efforts under a disputed state law while the company’s lawsuit proceeds. Judge Bernard C. Barmann ruled that the $6-billion agricultural firm demonstrated a significant likelihood of prevailing in its challenge against California’s recently enacted “card-check” unionization process. The legal conflict began when Wonderful, owned by philanthropists Stewart and Lynda Resnick, contended that the legislation, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law in 2022, infringes on constitutional rights by allowing a union to … Read more