An ag economics expert says this year’s farm bill battle is a repeat of bills gone by. Dr. Joe Outlaw is a Regents Fellow, Professor, and Extension Economist in the …
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
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 …
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
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 …
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
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 …
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
There’s just over a month until the current farm bill expires, and some lawmakers are gearing up for a tough fight. Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) spoke at the Sweetener …
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Congress in August
The August recess isn’t break for lawmakers, and farmers are encouraged to remember that. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lawmakers from the House and Senate are on …
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
Farm Bill priorities for the biotech industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) says the next Farm Bill offers opportunities to invest in …
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the …
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said …
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
Organizations representing a variety of interests have formed a collaborative movement to advocate for getting the 2023 Farm Bill finished within the year. Together, the twenty groups have launched the …
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
Increasing accessibility for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is one of the priorities for the Almond Alliance of California in the upcoming farm bill. CREP is a component of …
IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill
“We think that the federal government should up investment that they make in the specialty crop industry,” says IFPA’s Rebeckah Adcock The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) wants to see …
Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs
by Sabrina Halvorson The specialty crop industry wants farm bill funding for research and new programs, but lawmakers ask, where’s that money coming from? Dave Puglia, president and CEO of …
SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions
As lawmakers continue early work on shaping the 2023 farm bill, one of the bill’s biggest programs continues to create a divide. Nutrition programs account for about 80 percent of …