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Farm Hands West: Hagen resigns from DIR, industry mourns Murdock, Ybarra joins Baloian Farms

06/18/25 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

Katie Hagen resigned from her role as director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Baloian Farms hired Diana Ybarra as an account manager. Teresa O'Connor is no longer with the American Farmland Trust where she served as California communications and outreach manager.

Former owner, chairman and CEO of Dole Food Co. David H. Murdock died June 9. Emily Druckman joined the office of Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., as communications director and senior adviser. Evergreen Action hired Liya Rechtman as a senior transportation policy lead.

Daybreak Nov. 19: Farm bill impasse: Stabenow outlines her vision

11/19/24 9:52 AM By Rebekah Alvey, Noah Wicks, Lydia Johnson, Philip Brasher, and Steve Davies

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House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson is ready to move another extension of the 2018 farm bill, acknowledging to reporters Monday evening that lawmakers are unlikely to consider the measure in the lame duck session. “We’re prepared for an extension,” Thompson said.

FMCSA denies ag group effort for trucking waiver

11/28/22 4:17 PM By Spencer Chase

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A handful of farm groups have been rejected in their effort to exempt truckers hauling live animals from federal mandates limiting the hours a driver can be on the job.

Application process, reimbursement requirement can create barriers for rural groups seeking federal grants

08/03/22 6:22 AM By Amy Mayer

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Federal programs intended to help farms and other rural businesses can have intimidating application processes or payment structures that render them inaccessible to some of their target recipients. Testimony in front of some congressional committees is raising these concerns while a series of webinars aims to help farmers and food entrepreneurs navigate the process.

Administration sets plans for building out electric vehicle infrastructure

02/10/22 5:09 PM By Noah Wicks

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The Transportation and Energy departments plan to distribute $5 billion to states for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations over the next five years, officials said Thursday.

Waiver extended from Hours of Service rule for drivers of livestock, feed

12/01/21 6:15 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

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Producers are breathing a sigh of relief after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extended a waiver from its Hours of Service regulation to certain commercial truck drivers.

Hours-of-service exemption extended for livestock haulers

08/31/21 2:48 PM By Ben Nuelle

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Livestock haulers will be exempt from hours-of-service requirements until late November, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Tuesday.

Truckers get a grab bag of COVID-19 waivers

04/22/20 6:30 AM By Ed Maixner

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The White House and states have granted an array of temporary waivers on truck load limits and permits, though what many truckers want most is better access to quick, hot food and clean restrooms.

Opinion: Keep Rural America Driving

08/14/18 9:08 AM By Chris Skorupa

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Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator of the Andrew Wheeler recently announced their intent to reassess and correct the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

Industry advocates say diesel emissions are near zero

11/22/17 5:50 AM By Sandra Cowherd

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Just as new electric semi-trucks show promise, diesel industry leaders are lauding the fuel that seems to have it all: near zero emissions and high performance.

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House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Save Agriculture’s Workforce Act this week. He comes to the studio to discuss how it would significantly expand and modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Plus, USDA APHIS Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins provides an update on New World screwworm response and the factors being considered to reopen the Southern border to cattle imports.

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