…ranchers as soon as possible,” said Chuck Conner, president and CEO of NCFC. “Tariffs imposed by other countries continue to cause many in agriculture to struggle and help in any…
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
CENTENNIAL, CO (CBB) — Chuck Coffey, chairman, and Jared Brackett, vice chairman, of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB) recently traveled to Taiwan and Japan as part of…
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
…swift ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “Senator Chuck Grassley is right: Border security issues are border security issues, and trade issues are trade issues. New tariffs against Mexico are unlikely…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
…to compete are Chuck Bradley, Rockford, Ala.; Neil Bouray, Webber, Kan.; Colton Brantley, Modesto, Calif.; Darren Carter, Ninety Six, S.C.; Dakota Davis, Caldwell, Kan.; Eric Drees, Nampa, Idaho; Dean Edge,…
EU Trade Negotiations Progress Despite Reluctance to Include Agriculture
…U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley said in a statement. “Agriculture is a significant piece of the global economy and it simply doesn’t make sense to leave it out.” About the Author…
Grassley: No Trade Aid for Smithfield Foods
When it comes to just who is eligible for trade aid, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said Smithfield Foods shouldn’t be one of the companies which are eligible help. Smithfield is…
McConnell: No NAFTA 2.0 Vote This Year
…voting, or simply disapprove the agreement altogether. While unlikely, some Republican Senators, including Iowa’s Chuck Grassley, have commented that a vote this year on the updated agreement would avoid any…
NCGA Welcomes Year-Round E15
…by next summer.” Chrisp also thanked USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst for their steadfast support of ethanol and corn farmers. Source: National Corn Growers Association…
Agriculture Welcomes USDA Help, Urges End to Trade Disputes
…ending these trade disputes soon.” Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said the relief package was “welcome news” for farmers, but added “what they really want are long-term markets, not handouts.” Source:…
Senate Names Farm Bill Conference Committee Members
…the committee, along with Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts, and fellow Republicans John Boozman of Arkansas, John Hoeven of North Dakota and Joni Ernst of Iowa. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Chuck…
Senate Stalls on Farm Bill Conference
…last-minute deals and jostling by Senators who want to get a seat on the conference committee. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he and South Dakota Senator John Thune, who represent…
Farm Bill in Senate’s Court
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are expected to appoint their members of the farm bill conference committee this week. Politico says the upper chamber will…
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Next Stop: Conference
…Reserve Program land, which was approved by voice vote before final consideration of the bill. Included in the bill is Senator Chuck Grassley’s proposal to reform the definition of “actively…