The sponsor of an immigration bill suspected to reduce the agriculture labor force in the U.S. says his legislation will not impact temporary workers, which are often used in agriculture…
Farmers Union Relieved by Failed ACA Repeal Vote
…We’re relieved to see such deeply flawed legislation rejected by the Senate and hopeful that Congress will return to regular order to pass impactful health care reform. “NFU looks forward…
Health Care Reform: NFU on What’s Happening Now
…ranchers. NFU urges you to vote no on either piece of legislation and to seek a common sense, bipartisan solution to improve our nation’s health care system.” Johnson noted that…
Senate Committee Blocks E15 Bill
…Senators Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana. Despite the bipartisan support, the legislation was unable to muster enough support…
NACD Supports Farm Bill Coalition Recommendations
…legislation Congress works on to address our nation’s forest lands and landowner needs. Locally-led, voluntary incentive-based conservation works.” The coalition welcomed input from a diverse group of forestry stakeholders in…
NMPF Proposal to Improve H-2A for Dairy Advances Thanks to Rep. Newhouse
…Goodlatte and other members of Congress to address the need for a legal, reliable supply of farm workers,” said Mulhern. “We still need broader legislation that addresses the limited labor…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…our key farm policy objectives while assisting you in meeting the challenges this important legislation will endure.” As outlined in the letter, Farm Bureau’s goals for the next farm bill…
Cattle Groups Applaud Proposed Delay of Electronic Logging Requirements for Trucking
…on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development approved its appropriations bill that includes the delay earlier this week. The full committee could mark up the legislation as soon as next week….
USDA Seeking Public Input on GMO Labeling
…bioengineered substance needed to deem it bioengineered. The GMO Labeling legislation passed by Congress last year gave USDA two years to finalize the regulation. USDA says it is preparing to…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
…Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America, which further supports the protection of ranchers’ water rights. The legislation would also: Prohibit agencies from demanding transfer of privately held water rights…
Senate Committee to Consider E-15 Waiver Legislation
A Senate committee will consider legislation next week that would put in place a permanent waiver to Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements to allow E-15 sales year-round. The Senate Environment…
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has come together to co-sponsor legislation that would end the Cuban trade embargo. The bill is called the “Freedom to Export to Cuba Act”…
Senate Passes Bill to Address Potential Agroterrorism
The U.S. Senate passed legislation designed to address the potential threat of agroterrorism and keep the American food supply safe. Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts co-sponsored the legislation in the…
Conaway, Goodlatte Call on Attorney General to Evaluate DOJ Overreach in Prosecuting WOTUS Violation in CA Court Case
…the exemption. To better understand the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) process for prosecuting potential violations of the CWA and in order to determine whether or not legislation is required to…