“The American Farm Bureau Federation is highly disappointed the House did not complete work on the 2013 farm bill, the ‘Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.’ It…
Breaking News: House Rejects Farm Bill
The House of Representatives rejected the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Act of 2013 with a vote of 195-234 this afternoon. We will have more information as…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding House Farm Bill Prospects “With his statement of support for the farm bill today, Speaker Boehner is giving all Americans,…
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…its Farm Bill on Monday. The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Bob Stallman, says “with his statement of support for the farm bill today, Speaker Boehner is giving…
Agriculture and Environmental Challenges
The head of the Ag Department outlines his vision for USDA’s work to help American agriculture adapt to modern environmental challenges. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…The NCBA calls M-COOL shortsighted, and says it sets up U.S. cattle producers for financial losses. Meanwhile, the American Meat Institute says the new rule stands to harm American agriculture….
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…of any portion of the premium for a policy or plan of insurance for tobacco. Amendment 965 Rejected To permit states to require that any food, beverage, or other edible…
ASA Releases Video Touting Sugar Program
As the U.S. Senate debated an anti-sugar amendment, the American Sugar Alliance released a three-minute video designed to remind lawmakers of the importance of the sugar program. Watch the video…
ASA Statement on Senate Sugar Policy Vote
…last year. Earlier this month, the House Agriculture Committee approved a Farm Bill with the current sugar policy intact. For more information about the American Sugar Alliance and U.S. sugar…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
…immigration reform bill today that included a fair and workable farm labor provision that sets the stage for Senate action beginning next month. “The success of American agriculture depends on…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products, commends House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, Ranking Member Collin Peterson and committee members for passing their version of the…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…the House Agriculture Committee, voted to move H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, to the House floor. At nearly midnight, the House Agriculture Committee…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, issued the following statement regarding the House Agriculture Committee approval of a bipartisan farm bill. “The House Agriculture Committee today approved its version…
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
…Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, by a large, bipartisan vote of 36-10. Committee Members also adopted, by voice vote, an en bloc amendment. “I am proud of the Committee’s effort…