…Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Introduced by Congressman John Moolenaar, the proposed legislation would freeze the AEWR for H-2A nonimmigrant workers for two years. Wages established in 2023 would be maintained…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
Even as Congressional leaders announced a deal on some appropriations for fiscal year 2024 on Sunday, Jan. 7, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…business consulting and accounting firm. He, like many others, had wanted to see a farm bill passed in 2023. “Congress did not get that done, in part because they were…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…So that’s the good news.” However, he said it’s a mixed bag. “I think the bad news is we’ve not really seen sufficient support from Congress or the Biden administration…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…we are collecting about foreign ownership and leasing of U.S. agricultural land.” Bonnie further explained that these updates, coupled with public input, aim to provide more insightful reporting to Congress…
WIC Program at Risk
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…