Reforming immigration has been a priority for legislators for several years, but as Congress works on the 2018 farm bill it has become an increasingly important topic. The most recent…
Perdue Hopeful NAFTA Agreement with Mexico Coming Soon
…another big topic of conversation, with Perdue saying he’s very optimistic it will get passed in Congress before the current legislation expires. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News…
Trump Administration Drafting Bill to Pull U.S. Out of WTO?
…rules. Trump has reportedly been discussing the withdrawal of the U.S. from the WTO altogether. However, Congress is unlikely to approve the measure. Administration officials involved in drafting the legislation…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…rural Americans and everyone who depends on the nation’s agricultural production.” Congress will remain under tremendous pressure from the country’s agriculture industry to get the legislation delivered to President Trump…
Trade Promotion Authority to Auto-Renew
Trade Promotion Authority will auto-renew at the end of this month due to no congressional action. Originally authorized by Congress during the Obama administration for the advancement of the Trans-Pacific…
NPPC Wants Regulations Reined In Further
…tape and unfunded mandates from Washington. Those were key points in National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) testimony at a congressional hearing on impacts of regulations on small businesses and farmers….
Farm Leader: Congress Must Now Focus on Agricultural Immigration Reform
The California Farm Bureau Federation said it hopes today’s failure of an immigration measure in the U.S. House of Representatives will ultimately set the stage for Congress to resolve longstanding…
Perdue Comments on 2018 Farm Bill Passing the House of Representatives
…there is still much work to be done on this legislation in both chambers of Congress, and USDA stands ready to assist with whatever counsel lawmakers may request or require.”…
China Could Step Up Trade War Tactics
…U.S. agricultural products. Earlier this week, business and agriculture groups penned a letter to Congress seeking lawmakers involvement to reign in Trump’s trade agenda. The group asked for congressional oversight,…
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
…the United Fresh 2018 convention. United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel called Perdue a “proven leader” for agriculture, applauding his work to help “the administration and Congress both to…
Ag Groups Want #TradeNotTariffs
…turning to Congress for help. The White House declared that Friday would be the day it announces the final list of $50 billion in Chinese products that would be charged…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Buoyed by Senate Farm Bill Vote
…know that Congress is determined to see us continue to provide food security, fuel and fiber for all Americans. “We applaud the spirit of cooperation shown in today’s 20-1 vote,…
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…month, we are hoping a final measure will pass Congress by this fall.” The Senate bill also contains conservation provisions that will help producers access technical and financial assistance to…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
…calculated decision and enroll in the program if they choose. This will be the last opportunity for producers to take advantage of key adjustments Congress made to provisions of the…