Grassley Republican Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Deb Fischer of Nebraska joined Democrats Jon Tester of Montana and Ron Wyden of Oregon in announcing the Cattle Price Discovery and…
Deere, UAW, Reach Tentative Agreement
…weekend, but needs to be approved by UAW members first. Chuck Browning, UAW Vice President and Director of the Agricultural Implement Department, says the agreement contains enhanced economic gains and…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…have also expressed support for some of the climate provisions detailed in the framework for the Build Back Better Act. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
…by a foreign company. Senate Republicans Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa joined Democrats Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Jon Tester of Montana to introduce the legislation. Stabenow says,…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was signed by 30 members of Congress. As the Build Back Better Agenda takes shape, the lawmakers highlight the need to support agricultural research…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…from interfering with agricultural interstate commerce. The Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression ACT, known simply as the EATS Act, was introduced by Senators Roger Marshall, Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, John Cornyn,…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
Senator Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, called on President Biden to fill a couple of key USDA positions that deal with agricultural trade. He wants qualified officials appointed to the…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…CEO of NCFC, Chuck Conner said in a press release. “Increasing conservation funding for climate-friendly farming practices is essential to giving them the tools they need to do that and…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
The U.S. Senate will begin working on a bipartisan infrastructure deal after a vote of 67-32 in favor of debating the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
…it’s looking good,” Walnut Breeder Chuck Leslie said. Even though they are hopeful about UC Wolfskill and what it can do for the industry, Leslie said it doesn’t change their research…
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
…main driver of the program. To try to spread the harvest dates available for growers to make more efficient use of field harvesting equipment and drying capacity,” said Chuck Leslie,…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…Federal Trade Commission to open an antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry. U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Chuck Grassley have also sent letters to both U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…lawmakers when it comes to climate policy. Also apart of the group is the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the NCFC, says, “This effort…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…continue to have access to our largest and most reliable markets and is especially grateful for the leadership of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley who has been a steadfast…