…a robust farm safety net, promotes farming and ranching practices that are environmentally sound and provides important nutritional funding for our citizens. How our California Congressional delegation helps to shape…
Conaway on Nomination of Former Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA Secretary
…when it comes to introducing regulatory actions. I look forward to working with Sonny Perdue, especially on the committee’s priorities as Congress begins its work toward the next Farm Bill.”…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…and members of Congress who will be engaged in future negotiations. Additionally, we are confident that Governor Perdue will continue the legacy of past secretaries and drive forward other agricultural…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…Pork Producers Council will work with the Trump administration and Congress to repeal yet another “midnight” regulation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s amendment to the Organic Food Production Act of…
Cattlemen Call on Senate to Confirm Pruitt as EPA Administrator
…features, including ditches, swales, gullies, and mudflats. NCBA has sued EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to block the rule, and is calling on Congress and the incoming Administration…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…importers support a program prior to it going into effect. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries…
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
…150 horses are entered, and have a farrier on call if 150 or fewer horses are entered. Congress passed the HPA to end the cruel and inhumane practice of soring…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
…the BLM and was designated by Congress in 2008. Rocks and islands off the coast of Orange County, managed by the BLM and reserved by Congress in the 1930s for…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
…report to Congress two years after the bill’s enactment to hold the agency accountable for this update in their enforcement obligations. According to NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern, “For…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…in the 114th Congress, will serve as Vice Chairman of the committee. “GT is always working on behalf of agriculture – both on and off the committee,” Conaway said. “His…
Delegates Urge Congress to Support Regulatory Reform
…in support of agency proposals; greater congressional oversight of agencies; congressional approval of major rules; a minimum comment period for rules; and reform of the Equal Access to Justice Act….
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…noted, but to simulate what the leading proposals could look like 15 years down the road. Taking a look at the political landscape, Mark Delich, director of congressional affairs at…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, along with 25 co-sponsors. The bill would require congressional and state approval to designate a new monument. “Executive branch abuse of…
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
Republicans in the House of Representatives have tried for six years to advance a bill requiring Congressional approval for any new administrative rule projected to cost the economy more than…