…both parties who go to Washington because they want to make policy and get things done,” Stallman said. “It’s time for Congress to get back to work — to do…
No Actions in Early 2015 Under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
…full or forfeit the collateral (sugar) to USDA to satisfy the loan. The Feedstock Flexibility Program was reauthorized by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill as an option to avoid…
AFBF President on Passage of Tax Extenders Bill
…need certainty that these provisions will be there in the coming years as they make long-term business decisions. Farm Bureau looks forward to working with Congress to ensure agriculture can…
Congress Passes Key Tax Extenders Legislation
Today, the U.S. Senate voted 76 to 16 to pass a tax extenders package that holds key provisions for small businesses such as section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation. The…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…rule includes program changes authorized by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA has established a 60-day comment period for the rule. The rule is expected to be available in…
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
Congressman David Valadao Introduction of new drought-related legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives keeps the issue “front and center” in Washington, according to the president of the California Farm…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…of her own party who, it seems, eventually dissuaded her from proceeding with a compromise bill to be considered in the waning days of this Congress. If Congress fails to…
AFBF President on Obama’s Immigration Plan
…foreign-born workers to enter the U.S. We also need to permit some current workers, many of whom have helped sustain our operations for years, to remain working in America. “Congress…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
…the failure of the president and congressional leaders to sit down and work something out.” Wenger said action by Congress will be needed to provide “true, long-term reform” that allows…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…when Congress first created the beef checkoff program, and the amount can only be changed through Congressional action. This assessment provides resources for marketing to promote beef sales, research, and…
Farm Leader Welcomes Passage of Water Bond
…the bond on the ballot and the directive from voters in passing Proposition 1 should be a clear signal to Congress that it needs to move quickly to address federal…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Support for America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…and nutritious high quality products for millions of Americans. It is one of relatively few bipartisan pieces of legislation passed during this session of Congress. Support for America’s Specialty Crop…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
…2014, as congressionally mandated payment reductions will take place for producers who have not acted before that date. Livestock producers that have experienced grazing losses since October 2011 and may…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…United States” under the Clean Water Act, or using the rule as a basis for future administrative actions. It is the authority of Congress, not the administration, to change the…