…reform, and giving agriculture a seat at the table when new regulations are discussed. Starling says, “We are getting to a period of push comes to shove” on accessing a…
Strengthening Dairy Safety Net Program Must be Priority as Farm Bill Discussions Commence
…these changes in the next farm bill,” Mulhern said. His testimony also addressed an issue of great concern to many in the dairy community: the need for immigration reform. The…
Farmers Need Solution to Immigration Challenge
…has dropped – and will likely get even more dire, now that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun stepping up its efforts to locate and remove undocumented individuals. That’s…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…to regulatory reform, and today the Trump administration responded to that call. EPA has too long been characterized by regulatory overreach that disregards the positive conservation efforts of farmers and…
AFBF President Addresses USDA Ag Outlook Forum
…the ‘best of times’ outlook for agriculture, being getting serious on immigration, tax, and regulatory reforms, providing much-needed relief for farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$1 Trillion Free-Trade Agreement Now In Force
…the biggest reform of global trade this century.” WTO officials are predicting a 2.7 percent growth in trade around the world by 2030. Officials also say the agreement will cut…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…to address immigration reform “in a way that addresses agriculture’s needs for a legal and stable workforce.” What has also changed considerably over the last decade is trade’s impact on…
Trump Pledges Support of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…is looking forward to working with the Renewable Fuels Association, and many others, to identify and reform those regulations that impede growth, increase consumer costs, and eliminate good-paying jobs without…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…began considering the measure. “It was the only reauthorization bill in that Congress that voluntarily offered savings,” the letter said. “These difficult cuts resulted from hard choices made to reform…
Day Without Immigrants Protests Slowed Some Meatpacking Operations
…employees to express themselves,” noting that the meat industry has long supported comprehensive immigration reform. Media reports listed several types of business closures, largely in urban areas, and including grocery…
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ Impacting Agriculture
…boycotted work today. The protest is in response to President Trump’s immigration agenda. Trump has instated a travel ban, which is now on hold, against seven majority-Muslim countries. He also…
Immigration Crackdown Making Farm Labor Nervous
…may also mean rising grocery costs for consumers. A recent Farm Bureau study shows enforcement-only immigration policy without reforms that benefit farm labor could increase food prices by as much…
Trump Tax Announcement Looming
The Donald Trump administration is expected to make an announcement soon regarding taxes and possible reforms. While little details were available, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week said…
USGC, RFA, Growth Energy Urge Administration to Address China Trade Tariffs on Ethanol, DDGs
…groups to Trump. “[W]e respectfully ask that reform of these punitive ethanol tariff rates be included in any potential upcoming trade negotiations with China.” China has grown to be a…