…on U.S. inshell and shelled almonds by 15 percent. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, the lawmakers highlighted the negative impact such an action would have…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023 seeks to improve federal food distribution while also supporting farmers and ranchers. Introduced last month, the legislation would bolster the U.S. Department…
Search for Speaker Another Delay for Farm Bill
…up to three legislative days. Lawmakers have a Nov. 17 deadline to come up with a budget or once again face a partial government shutdown. And now, Republican lawmakers say…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
The threat of a government shutdown continues to loom as hard right Republicans demand deep cuts on spending and lawmakers on both sides stay committed to their party lines. If…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
While lawmakers continue the back-and-forth on the budget, some are keeping their eye on the farm bill. Speaking on the Senate Floor, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) made a plea for…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
The deadline is here. The current farm bill expires at the end of this month, and lawmakers don’t seem close to passing a new one. There are many questions left…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and collaborating with lawmakers to secure much-needed relief funding and executive action. He acknowledged the resilience of local communities that are still in the process of recovery. The executive order…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
…opponents turned up the fire this week when a bipartisan group of more than 150 lawmakers sent a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) and ranking member…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
Lawmakers are looking to enhance resiliency to drought and flooding by making improvements to an important Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, Deb Fischer, and Jeff…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
…the state of California under the EATS Act.” But opponents turned up the fire this week when a bipartisan group of more than 150 lawmakers sent a letter to House…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
There’s just over a month until the current farm bill expires, and some lawmakers are gearing up for a tough fight. Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) spoke at the Sweetener…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-08-23
…details of a recent Farm Bill roundtable and the importance of connecting with lawmakers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Congress in August
The August recess isn’t break for lawmakers, and farmers are encouraged to remember that. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. photo credit-AFBF Photo, Philip Gerlach Lawmakers from the…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced both the Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion Program Act and the Specialty Crop Mechanization Assistance Act. The Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion Program Act was…