…on our roads, while also making sure producers can keep our grocery stores stocked with beef.” Senators Deb Fischer, John Tester, Roger Wicker, and Tina Smith highlighted certain federal regulations…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
Lawmakers have recently reintroduced legislation to provide producers with more pricing information and ensure appropriate regionally negotiated cash trade. U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Ron Wyden have introduced the Cattle…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
…of Commercial Agriculture for Terramera Deb Shatley spoke with AgNet West during the conference noting it was a good experience all around. “This has been uncharted waters and whole new…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…and energy products. And like President Trump in his remarks right before the signing, we also appreciate the hard work of Sens. Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst and Deb Fischer as…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska. The Senate bill is a companion to H.R. 4881, which was introduced by U.S. Representatives Roger Marshall (R – 1st Dist., Kansas) and…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…I fought hard for a fair deal for Nebraska’s farmers and ethanol producers,” said Senator Deb Fischer (NE). “I thank the president for following through on his commitment to rural America….
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…of original cosponsors, including Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Jim Risch (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jon Tester (D-MT), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Pat…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
An amendment to the Senate’s “minibus” spending bill would grant livestock haulers another year-long extension to implement Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer proposed the amendment to delay…
USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
…Brad J. Scott, Calif., Region 2 Pauline Tjaarda, Calif., Region 2 David W. Jackson, Texas, Region 4 deb Vander Kooi, Minn., Region 5 Evan J. Hillan, Wis., Region 6 Randy…
Barrasso Introduces Catch-all Farm Regulation Reduction Bill
…includes eight bills, including the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method, or FARM Act. The FARM Act was introduced by Nebraska Republican Senator Deb Fischer, which seeks an exemption to emission reporting…
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…telling stakeholders if they are getting their money’s worth,” said Deb Keller, USGC chairman and farmer from Iowa. “We have a great story to tell in this regard. Our programs…
McKinney Updates U.S. Grains Council on Trade Negotiations
…an opportunity to promote your products at the highest levels.” Deb Keller is USGC chair and an Iowa farmer, who says “McKinney’s role and efforts are evidence of the USDA’s…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…this bill as quickly as possible.” Initial bipartisan cosponsors of Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act (or, FARM Act) are U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.),…
Senate Ag Gets New Members
The Senate agriculture committee has two new members to start the year. Tina Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, has joined the committee, along with Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer. Smith was…