…that farmers are treated fairly in relation to conservation compliance. “Farmers deserve a fair process and clarity, including an understanding of the exemptions authorized by Congress,” said AFBF President Zippy…
USDA Extends Free Meal Programs for Children Through End of Year
…on data estimations from USDA. The agency will continue to evaluate the programs to allow for recalculations of budgetary commitments. Congress has not authorized enough funding support to cover the…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…press release. “We are working alongside Congress, the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure Canada and Mexico are held accountable to their trade commitments.” About…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…a statement. “To ensure that the funding earmarked by the bill is fairly and equitably distributed, we urge congressional oversight of and greater transparency about how and to whom assistance…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…our nation’s farms and ranches hanging on through this crisis. “We look forward to continuing our work with Congress and the Administration to protect the well-being of our critical workforce,…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We are reviewing the policy recommendations the USDA put forth in the report and look forward to working with them and Congress…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…Bureau of Reclamation recently sent Congress the finalized feasibility report evaluating some of the repairs needed for portions of the Friant-Kern Canal. The Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…Administration, and Related Agencies Chairman Sanford Bishop, Jr said in a press release. “We built on the four COVID-19 supplemental bills Congress passed this spring by providing funding increases for…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
Several members of Congress are encouraging the swift passage of a Phase Two agreement with Japan so that U.S. producers will have better dairy access. In a letter addressed to…
Community Members Encouraged to Support UC ANR Funding
…however the pandemic made it necessary to cut funding for nearly every state agency as well as the UC system. There is hope that Congress will be providing funding support…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America,’ outlines ambitious policies to combine economic growth with the development and implementation of…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) has missed the deadline that was given by Congress to finalize the Origin of Livestock Rule. A coalition of industry groups…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…care. “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends your ongoing work to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bipartisan efforts in Congress have delivered critical resources and support to individuals…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
…in the Senate, several industry groups have voiced significant concern over the legislation and have sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to reject the bill. “As introduced, the…