Millions of people could lose their access to a federal nutrition program. The nation is now two months into fiscal year 2024 and Congress has yet to provide additional funding…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…a staggering $38.11 billion in 2022. The letter urges the Committee to consider alternative approaches to address concerns about China’s trade practices. It suggests that members of Congress should focus…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…what you heard today as we had members of Congress who came here to be the voice for their constituents.” This was the final hearing for 2023. Sabrina Halvorson National…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…investment, and most importantly, safeguard food and national security.” While many of the legislators discussed crop insurance, Congressman Rick Allen of Georgia talked about the needs of specialty crop growers….
Week in Review: Working to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ & County Seeks to Ban Animal Agriculture
…dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. Stay…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Ambassador Tai and the Biden Administration’s continued pursuit to ensure fair market access for U.S. dairy producers.” Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21): “It is entirely unacceptable that the current Canadian dairy restrictions…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. It seeks to address challenges faced by U.S. specialty crop exporters, such as…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…USTR, USDA, and Congress, aimed to secure the full use and value of USMCA’s dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for American producers. Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC, emphasizes…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…new and robust farm bill in 2024. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew expressed optimism about the bipartisan support, urging Congress to use this momentum to expedite a new farm…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights California representatives urging Congress to take action on Turkey raising tariffs on U.S….
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
Nearly a dozen members of Congress are calling for action on almond tariff increases in Turkey. A recent decision has led Turkey to announce plans to raise the most-favored-nation duty…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…who has voted for appropriations bills. He’s been a supportive member of Congress for agriculture,” Lane said. “He is a real win for cattle producers.” Ethan Lane Vice President of…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…shoes of the outgoing Speaker, Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, first elected to Congress in 2016 to represent Louisiana’s 4th District, brings his experience as a member of the House Judiciary and…
Farm Bill Extension Expected
…inputs and we have higher interest rates. And so, all the more reason for certainty and early planning to take place.” He said Congress needs to provide that breathing room…