…Congress to try to ratify bilateral trade deals with multiple countries instead of ratifying one giant trade deal.” MacLennan was in Washington this week to testify before Congress, saying there’s…
Dairy Trade in the Trump Era
…new Administration must focus. So, as a re-examination of NAFTA gets underway, our industry will be working closely with the Administration and Congress to demonstrate the importance of Mexico to…
Putting a Face on California Farmers
…so every two years when congress changes, when committee assignments change and clearly every four years,” Wenger said. “Especially here with so many changes happening and the change of party…
AFBF Pres. Duvall: Confirm Judge Gorsuch
…to regulating agencies, but should perform their constitutional role of interpreting the laws that Congress writes. That point alone is critical for many of the legal issues faced by farmers…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…working together in this Congress. During the 114th Congress, we laid out an ambitious agenda for this committee, covering everything from the state of the rural economy to farm bill…
Rain Proves Need for Storage Projects Progress
…“Congress passed that bill (in December), and that was promising. Hopefully, we will see more of that and maybe a trend toward a more proactive, progressive approach to get these…
NMPF Lauds New House Bill
…FDA to issue guidance for nationwide enforcement of these definitions within 90 days. It would also require FDA to report to Congress two years after the bill’s enactment to hold…
Livestock Industry Supports Legislation to Address BLM Planning Rule
…issue and look forward to working with Congress and the new Administration to undo this kind of regulatory overreach.” PLC and NCBA urge Congress to pass these resolutions without delay….
Former Trump Transition Leader Warns of Two-thirds Cut of EPA Staff
…it an “aspirational goal,” saying “you’re not going to get Congress to make significant cuts unless you ask for significant cuts.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Landowner Wins Case against Army Corps
…of getting the flawed WOTUS rule fixed” said Yager. “NCBA is litigating the WOTUS rule, lobbying Congress, and working closely with the new administration to roll back this flawed rule.”…
Cattlemen Applaud Death Tax Repeal Legislation
…added, “We thank Senator Thune and Representatives Noem and Bishop for introducing this common-sense bill and hope that Congress will pass it as soon as possible.” From the National Association…
2016 Biodiesel Market Skunks Previous Records
…estimates for 2016, and track NBB’s projections, showing the industry can deliver on the goals set by Congress. EPA’s announcement comes on the heels of the biodiesel industry’s premier event,…
The Western View: EPA, You Got to be Kidding!
…for damages due to the incident,” but their hands are tied. She suggests filing lawsuits in Federal court, or asking Congress to authorize payment. The state and federal politicians in…
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
While the outgoing administration dumped a last-minute organic animal welfare rule on agriculture, Congress seems poised to block the new regulation, according to Politico. Bipartisan leadership from both the House…