Agriculture

California Takes a Stand: Governor Newsom Files Lawsuit Against Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Threats to Agriculture and Economy

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Keyes, California — The challenges facing local farmers have intensified as Christine Gemperle and her brother Erich, co-owners of Gemperle Orchards, confront a new wave of uncertainty that follows years of droughts and a pandemic. At a recent press conference at their farm, Gemperle expressed deep concerns about the negative impact of tariffs on their vital almond production business. “We are fortunate to have the ideal conditions for growing almonds,” she stated. “Global markets depend on us, and we rely on their demand for our product. However, tariffs could jeopardize decades-long relationships and disrupt our … Read more

Brooke Rollins Appointed by Trump as Head of Agriculture Department, Signaling Conservative Shift

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Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has appointed Brooke Rollins, a conservative lawyer with a history of advocating for justice reform and deregulation, to lead the Department of Agriculture. Rollins, who previously served as acting director of the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s administration, steps into a role vital for shaping U.S. agricultural policy and food regulation. Brooke Rollins, whose career has blended legal expertise with a keen focus on public policy, brings a distinctive approach to her new position. Before her tenure in the White House, she was president and CEO of the … Read more

Agriculture Groups Challenge New Government Rule on Foreign Worker Program in Court

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Washington, D.C. — Several leading organizations from the farming and horticulture industries have initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), challenging its recent alterations to the H-2A visa program, which governs the admission of foreign agricultural workers. The lawsuit, spearheaded by groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Council of Agricultural Employers, argues that the changes unfairly impose higher costs and increased regulations on U.S. employers of these laborers, potentially compromising farm operational efficiencies across the nation. The contentious rule, which was finalized after the Biden administration took … 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