(NCBA/WASHINGTON, D. C./July 26, 2023) — Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer, responded to attacks on the Beef Checkoff and NCBA from animal …
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill, and the Representative behind the amendment is firing back. Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz …
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05), the amendment states that none of the funds …
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
Lawmakers introduce the Women in Agriculture Bill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), and Congresswoman Jenniffer …
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
The call to keep AM radio in vehicles continues to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senate Bill 1669 is the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act. …
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Senators John Fetterman, Bob Casey, Peter Welch, Cory Booker, Sherrod Brown, Ron …
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
The House Ways and Means Committee this week held a field hearing on trade with a focus on agriculture and critical supply chains. The hearing took place in Kimball, Minnesota …
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
A second effort is underway, seeking legislative action to help address the threat that broomrape represents in California. Assembly Bill 402 (AB 402) would establish a coordinated approach to mitigate …
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
The Reliable Rail Service Act has been reintroduced in Congress by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall. The legislation seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to unreliable service …
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working …
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
Questions linger as federal officials try to rework the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated that it will update the WOTUS rule …
Industry Reps to House Ag: USDA Should Handle Rural Broadband
by Sabrina Halvorson Six representatives from the broadband and satellite industries testified at a House Agriculture Committee hearing Wednesday on the digital divide, or the lack of some digital services …
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate inspired by California’s Proposition 12. Introduced by Senator Roger Marshall, the EATS Act is being cosponsored …
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
The USDA wants suggestions for some of next year’s projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks input for fiscal …