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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Legislative”

Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails

Sabrina Halvorson September 28, 2023 Industry, Legislative

The controversial anti-checkoff amendment to the Ag Appropriations Bill failed before the full House late Wednesday. The amendment proposal was led by Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN), who defended it on …

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legislationSabrina Halvorson
government shutdown

Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown

Dan September 25, 2023 Agri-Business, Economy, Legislative

The threat of a government shutdown continues to loom as hard right Republicans demand deep cuts on spending and lawmakers on both sides stay committed to their party lines. If …

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Sabrina Halvorson
ncba

Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act

Brian German September 25, 2023 Agri-Business, Legislative

Several industry groups have expressed appreciation for the introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Braun, Jon Tester, Roger Marshall, …

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American Farmers Feed the World ActNational Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG)U. S. Wheat Association (USW)wheat grains
senator

Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs

Dan September 20, 2023 Agri-Business, Economy, Farm Bill, Funding, Legislative, Regulation

While lawmakers continue the back-and-forth on the budget, some are keeping their eye on the farm bill. Speaking on the Senate Floor, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) made a plea for …

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Agriculture Risk Program (ARC)Price Loss Coverage (PLC)Sabrina Halvorson
aphis

APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses

Dan September 18, 2023 Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Horses, Legislative, This Land of Ours

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is finalizing amendments to its import regulations for horses. These amendments will better align our regulations …

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Sabrina HalvorsonUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance

Brian German September 15, 2023 Agri-Business, Legislative, Specialty Crops

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has endorsed three pieces of legislation that would support the groups 2023 Farm Bill priorities. SCFBA is comprised of more than 200 individual …

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specialty crop researchspecialty crops
sugar

Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy

Dan September 14, 2023 Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Legislative, Regulation, Sugar

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. That’s the resounding message from Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) when it comes to the nation’s sugar policy. “We have a system right …

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Sabrina Halvorson
nppc

NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12

Dan September 12, 2023 Agri-Business, Hogs & Pork, Legislative

Now that California’s Prop 12 is in effect, hog producers around the nation are having to decide if they’re going to change their operations to comply. National Pork Producers Council …

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California Proposition 12National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
group

Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade

Dan September 11, 2023 Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Funding, Legislative, Trade

Election season is getting underway, and one ag group wants candidates to talk about trade. As election season begins to kick into full gear, the agricultural organization Farmers for Free …

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Farmers for free TradeSabrina Halvorson
farm bill

Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms

Dan September 7, 2023 Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Farm Bill, Legislative, Trade

The deadline is here. The current farm bill expires at the end of this month, and lawmakers don’t seem close to passing a new one. There are many questions left …

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Sabrina Halvorson
crop insurance

California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature

Brian German September 4, 2023 Agri-Business, Legislative

The legislation that would provide a California FAIR plan expansion passed through the California Assembly on August 24. Co-sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) and the California Department …

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agriculture insurancewildfire lossesWildfire Risk
wotus

Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule

Dan August 29, 2023 Agri-Business, Water, WOTUS Act

A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The action comes after the U.S. …

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American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)WOTUS Rule
epa

EPA Amends WOTUS Rule; NCBA Responds

Dan August 29, 2023 Agri-Business, Cattle, Legislative, WOTUS Act

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says in order to conform to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, it and the U.S. Department of the Army are amending the 2023 definition of …

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National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)Sabrina Halvorson
vehicle

More Senators Support AM in Every Vehicle Act

Dan August 25, 2023 Agri-Business, Legislative, Regulation

More than a quarter of the Senate has now signed on to a bill to protect AM radio. The Senate’s AM in Every Vehicle Act, S1669, continues to gain momentum …

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AM in Every Vehicle ActSabrina Halvorson
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