…during the lame duck session of Congress. Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress told the White House they would not advance the trade deal in the election’s aftermath, and Obama…
Tackling Issues with Trump Administration
…all issues that the Mr. Trump voiced support for during his campaign. The Farm Bill will be a major undertaking for the next administration and the new Congress, Johnson explained….
NFU Backs American Food for American Schools Legislation
…fresh, local foods. These programs can also improve understanding of where our food comes from by strengthening local farmer relationships within the community. I urge Congress to support this legislation…
Grains Council Encourages Focus On Expanding Ag Exports
…and are something we can all work toward together,” Sleight said. Though it now seems highly unlikely to get a vote in Congress, the Council also voiced support for the…
EPA Will Not Change Biofuels Program
…is a sign that the issue is worth serious consideration. The oil industry has spent millions lobbying against the Renewable Fuels Standard. The industry says the targets set by Congress…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
Farm Groups are beginning a final push for action on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement in the lame-duck session of Congress, but the uphill climb is getting steeper. Senate…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
…in Wisconsin. Nearly 80 percent of respondents favored Congress rejecting or placing a moratorium on the TPP in its current form until concerns over imported Milk Protein Concentrates (MPCs) and…
Environmental Regulations Early GOP Target
Top Congressional lawmakers already had Obama-era regulations in their sights shortly after the election of Donald Trump to the White House. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConell is urging Trump to…
Mushroom Council Members Named
…Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of…
Soybean Group Wants TPP Vote in Lame-Duck Session
Now that the elections are wrapped up, Congress will be coming together to set the agenda for their upcoming lame-duck session. The American Soybean Association wants the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
Duvall “The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Trump on his election, as well as those candidates elected to serve during the 115th Congress. The important issues facing American agriculture…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…however, with congressional leadership voicing concerns and opposition to the deal. But the Obama Administration believes it can push the deal through Congress before the administration leaves the White House….
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…of the 1,000 farmers surveyed favored Congress rejecting or placing a moratorium on TPP. The farmers want concerns over imported Milk Protein Concentrates and other low-cost imports resolved. The Wisconsin…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
…Plank, Legislative Director for Congressman Devin Nunes ((22nd Congressional District) and Ruth Hazdovac, Staff Assistant for Congressman Nunes. The group toured several agricultural sites with CCGGA President/CEO Roger A. Isom,…