…focused on welfare reform, Peterson says he looks forward to working with leadership to craft a bill that protects farmers from the market fluctuations caused by these tariffs. The legislation…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…NCBA says the legislation will reform the Hours of Service Rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. NCBA President and California…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…humanely – this legislation is vitally important and I think it strikes a balance coupled with common sense for everybody involved,” Kester added. “I hope Congress will pass this bill…
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…other states to follow suit. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Mike Deering expects other state cattle organizations to lead legislation in their respective state. Deering says the legislation ensures…
House Farm Bill Vote Surprises and Disappoints
…rural America deserve nothing less.” Members of the House Freedom Caucus had indicated they would not be supporting the Farm Bill until the House voted on immigration legislation. Prior to…
California Cattle Council on The Horizon
…There is also a refund provision in the legislation that allows producers to receive their money back if they request it. The council would also be prohibited from engaging in…
NAFTA 2.0 Likely Not Done This Year
…the deal by the end of the year under the so-called fast-track legislation. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has said the U.S. won’t be bound by an arbitrary clock in…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
…on their businesses. Dealers and manufacturers were in consensus that the two most beneficial provisions of the tax legislation were the lower corporate tax rate and the favorable expensing provisions…
Farm Bill May Have Enough Votes in House for Passage
…vote against the legislation by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Democrats remain opposed to the stricter work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program as part of the Republican-drafted farm bill….
NCC: Farm Legislation Passage Much Needed
…Ron Craft, a Plains, Texas, ginner, said that legislation, recently approved by the House Agriculture Committee, includes critically important policies for cotton producers and the entire U.S. cotton industry. He…
Senate Ag Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Farmer Veteran Legislation
Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee are touting legislation that will help veterans in agriculture. Introduced by Committee Chair Pat Roberts and ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow, the Farmer Veteran Opportunity…
CBO Publishes Farm Bill Analysis
…administrative costs. The CBO report on the legislation says changes to the Republican-supported bill that passed out of the House Agriculture Committee would reduce nutrition spending because some people would…
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
ASA President John Heisdorffer says his group welcomes the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. “This legislation understands the unique needs of growers across rural America,” Heisdorffer says. “We urge…
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
Former Senators Byron Dorgan of North Dakota and James Talent of Missouri both played major roles in the legislation that established the current Renewable Fuels Standard. This week, the two…