…blend wall and effectively surpassed the statutory cap on ethanol set in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act. Indeed, Congress in the statute set a cap on conventional ethanol…
House Speaker Promises Regulation Relief
Ryan House Speaker Paul Ryan promises to provide regulatory relief during the next Congress. The Wisconsin Republican over the weekend used agriculture as an example of needing relief during a…
National Honey Board Members and Alternates Named
…USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are…
TPP Showing Slight Signs of Life in Congress
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead, at least in its current form. Republicans in Congress are increasingly talking about somehow salvaging the trade deal, despite President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to walk…
Obama Administration Finishing Many Regulations
…considered “economically significant,” with an estimated economic impact of at least $100 million a year. Agencies under the Obama Administration are rushing the final rules before a new Congress takes…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…boost production, providing for ambitious yet achievable growth of biofuels in the transportation sector. By implementing the program enacted by Congress, we are expanding the nation’s renewable fuels sector while…
Next Ag Secretary Likely to have Indiana Ties
…dairy executive from Indiana, and Kip Tom, a farmer who ran for Congress in Indiana this year but was defeated in the primary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries, including the forest products industry, with a…
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
…the individuals served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries, including the forest products…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Forest Service officials are seriously hampered not only by short-term budgets passed by Congress, but also a broken budget for the Forest Service that sees…
Ousted Kansas Representative Wants Top USDA Post
…relationship with congressional leaders.” Glickman says: “You cannot have burned bridges,” adding “You have to work with Congress” as USDA Secretary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Conaway Open to Farm Bill Split
…together, great. If it’s separate, great. Whichever is the easiest path,” when asked about farm bill negotiations in the next Congress. Politico says the controversial idea is opposed by many…
Lawmakers Mixed on WRDA Lame-duck Changes
The 2016 Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) may face an uphill climb during the lame-duck session of Congress as the House and Senate versions of the bill differ greatly….
Roberts Disappointed with USDA’s Advancement of GIPSA Rules
…during already difficult economic times,” said Charmian Roberts. “I have opposed the GIPSA rules since 2010, and Congress repeatedly voiced disapproval of this proposal over the past six years. In…