…bolster farmers against disasters. The report’s recommendations aim to guide lawmakers toward bipartisan policy reforms as Congress approaches the 2024 farm bill reauthorization. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers…
Record Income Drop Expected, What Can Farmers Do?
…and reinvest in their community. We urge Congress to focus on bringing costs down and passing a new farm bill, both of which will help ensure farmers can continue meeting…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…appeals process, which would still allow for use of dicamba herbicides. “That’s what we’re going to be encouraging. I know there is already a letter circulating among members of Congress…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
…Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Introduced by Congressman John Moolenaar, the proposed legislation would freeze the AEWR for H-2A nonimmigrant workers for two years. Wages established in 2023 would be maintained…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
Even as Congressional leaders announced a deal on some appropriations for fiscal year 2024 on Sunday, Jan. 7, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…business consulting and accounting firm. He, like many others, had wanted to see a farm bill passed in 2023. “Congress did not get that done, in part because they were…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…So that’s the good news.” However, he said it’s a mixed bag. “I think the bad news is we’ve not really seen sufficient support from Congress or the Biden administration…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…we are collecting about foreign ownership and leasing of U.S. agricultural land.” Bonnie further explained that these updates, coupled with public input, aim to provide more insightful reporting to Congress…
WIC Program at Risk
Millions of people could lose their access to a federal nutrition program. The nation is now two months into fiscal year 2024 and Congress has yet to provide additional funding…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…a staggering $38.11 billion in 2022. The letter urges the Committee to consider alternative approaches to address concerns about China’s trade practices. It suggests that members of Congress should focus…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…what you heard today as we had members of Congress who came here to be the voice for their constituents.” This was the final hearing for 2023. Sabrina Halvorson National…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…investment, and most importantly, safeguard food and national security.” While many of the legislators discussed crop insurance, Congressman Rick Allen of Georgia talked about the needs of specialty crop growers….
Week in Review: Working to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ & County Seeks to Ban Animal Agriculture
…dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. Stay…