Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights California representatives urging Congress to take action on Turkey raising tariffs on U.S….
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
Nearly a dozen members of Congress are calling for action on almond tariff increases in Turkey. A recent decision has led Turkey to announce plans to raise the most-favored-nation duty…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…who has voted for appropriations bills. He’s been a supportive member of Congress for agriculture,” Lane said. “He is a real win for cattle producers.” Ethan Lane Vice President of…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…shoes of the outgoing Speaker, Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, first elected to Congress in 2016 to represent Louisiana’s 4th District, brings his experience as a member of the House Judiciary and…
Farm Bill Extension Expected
…inputs and we have higher interest rates. And so, all the more reason for certainty and early planning to take place.” He said Congress needs to provide that breathing room…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…U.S. dairy industry. He also urged Congress to further support programs like the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden lauded the USDA’s…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
Several industry groups have welcomed the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic (CIAO) Standards Act 2023 in Congress. The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance and update organic…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
…wanted to make sure everybody understands,” he said. “The farm bills are hard to do because you’ve got people from both sides of the aisle, both sides of Congress that…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
…may be counting on it, but wouldn’t be able to apply for new loans if Congress fails to fund the government.” Torres Small explained as well that several USDA offices…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…programs over the years, which has resulted in diminished transparency, accountability, and bipartisan backing. As Congress considers reauthorizing the Farm Bill later this year, this legislation provides an opportunity to…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…impacted many agricultural producers, record high increases in 2022 had a disproportionate economic impact on rice producers,” said California FSA Executive Director Blong Xiong. “I am pleased that Congress authorized…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. That’s the resounding message from Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) when it comes to the nation’s sugar policy. “We have a system right…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
…the Supreme Court finds this is a problem. It just wasn’t, it didn’t think it was their problem. And they encourage Congress to fix this. So, we would echo that….
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…this backlog of disaster assistance,” NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern said in a press release. “We encourage both Congress and USDA to find ways to address future natural disasters…