…we encourage members of Congress to consider the contributions of the farm bill to our security and independence by ensuring a safe and abundant food supply.” The federal government’s broader…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…“Though not directly in our committee’s jurisdiction, we have a responsibility to be a voice in Congress on the issues and policies impacting farmers and ranchers,” the two noted in…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in one State should not—and cannot—dictate how farmers raise their crops and livestock across the country. It is imperative that Congress act.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is also sponsoring identical legislation…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
Citrus breeding efforts will be bolstered through an overall increase in citrus industry support. Congress has approved funding assistance for the Citrus Health Response Program and the HLB Multi-Agency Coordination….
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
…with as many elected leaders as they can, both in Washington and when members of Congress return home. There are 260 members of Congress who have never worked on a…
Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs
…the steering committee. We have 109 proposals into Congress,” he said while speaking at the Food and Ag Policy Summit in Sacramento, California on Monday. “We’ve all been meeting with…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…help of many members of Congress for stepping in, hearing our voices and working diligently to get money pushed out as quick as possible to help alleviate some of this…
Bonnie: Conservation Efforts Will Remain Voluntary
…to be critical to both provide the information that producers need, but also to be able to look the public in the eye and look Congress in the eye and…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…be necessary. “H.R. 2 does nothing to help U.S. agriculture and instead throws a longstanding foe in E-Verify in our faces,” said CFFA President Ian LeMay. “Congress has long known…
Broad Coalition Forms LIBERTY Campaign, Calling for Immigration Reform
…letter of intent to members of Congress. The LIBERTY Campaign consists of groups representing a variety of different industries including construction, agriculture, retail, engineering, and others. “When it comes to…
Additional Assistance for Farm Loan Borrowers
…to more than 20,000 distressed borrowers. “Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Congress directed USDA to deliver financial assistance to distressed farm loan borrowers as quickly as possible, and that is…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
The PRIME Act has once again made its way into Congress. Current law exempts custom slaughter of animals from federal inspection regulations, only if the meat is for personal, household,…
Disaster Recovery Package Requested for California Farmers
…to farms and ranches. A delegation of four members of Congress sent a letter calling for support in bringing legislation to the U.S. House of Representatives to aid in helping…
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
President Joe Biden vetoed the Congressional effort to overturn the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The bipartisan Congressional Review Act joint resolution had been approved by both houses…