…health of millions of Americans. The Massie amendment failed Friday in the House by a vote of 331 against to 79 in favor. In a May 14 letter to House…
NAFTA 2.0 Likely Not Done This Year
At the Thursday, May 17 deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations, there isn’t an agreement in place and no end in sight to negotiations. Politico says…
Cargill Survey: Consumers Believe Their Food is Safe
…positive impact on food safety. Chuck Warta of Cargill says food safety is a top priority as American get into the grilling season. “It’s clear that Americans care very deeply…
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is echoing comments from House Speaker Paul Ryan, calling on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks to conclude in…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
In April, the Equipment Dealers Association and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers surveyed their members about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and steel and aluminum tariffs…
Farm Bill May Have Enough Votes in House for Passage
…“supports his efforts,” despite some concern that the President would veto the bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…Marketing and Regulatory Programs mission area. “During his many years at the department, Bruce Summers has earned a reputation for excellence and effectiveness,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “As the Acting…
House Will Take Up Farm Bill This Week
…Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.” The Hagstrom Report says it’s not clear yet if Republicans have the required 215 Republican votes they’ll need to pass the bill. House Democrats…
NAFTA Clock Is Ticking
The Trump Administration is working against the clock to get the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations done in time for a vote during this year’s December session of…
Agriculture Prominent in U.S. and China Discussions
…in the discussions. China responded with their own trade requests. Ross says President Trump has asked the Ag Department to figure out ways to help minimize the impact of Chinese…
NCC: Farm Legislation Passage Much Needed
The National Cotton Council (NCC) is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 without any damaging amendments to farm policy. NCC Chairman…
Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
…holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Hope College and a Juris Doctorate from American University. She will continue to serve as Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety until a nominee…
Senate Ag Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Farmer Veteran Legislation
…Act of 2018 makes all new veterans eligible for support from the Department of Agriculture. The Senators say the bill also improves access for farmer veterans across eight existing initiatives…
Agri View: Trade War
…generates over 150,000 jobs in America. Pork is just an example. It has already been indicated how the rest of American agriculture would fare. In addition to pork there is…