…It’s not a voluntary fee. Congress forces every farmer to pay this tax, so Congress needs to know what they’re doing. And farmers need to know.” However, NCBA’s Lane disagrees…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…our request for comment, the communications manager for Congresswoman Spartz issued this in an email: “The Congresswoman believes that we need to have transparency in the farm bill for checkoff…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…protectants in that manner will stifle development and create undo hardships. “The undersigned request that Congress direct EPA to withdraw the current rule and replace it with one that appropriately…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
…they are hoping to work with Congress and develop potential solutions in the 2023 Farm Bill. “We have an unfortunate reality where our disaster programs are usually a year later…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…of the People’s Department,” Vilsack noted. “She has time and again met the moment with a collaborative approach and a can-do spirit, and I applaud Congress for confirming her as…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Doug LaMalfa on Farm Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…
USDA: SNAP Payment Error Rates Rise
…far below the national average. ”As part of the flexibilities granted to states beginning in the spring of 2020, Congress removed the requirement for states to conduct quality control reviews,…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
The Reliable Rail Service Act has been reintroduced in Congress by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall. The legislation seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to unreliable service…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…we encourage members of Congress to consider the contributions of the farm bill to our security and independence by ensuring a safe and abundant food supply.” The federal government’s broader…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…“Though not directly in our committee’s jurisdiction, we have a responsibility to be a voice in Congress on the issues and policies impacting farmers and ranchers,” the two noted in…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in one State should not—and cannot—dictate how farmers raise their crops and livestock across the country. It is imperative that Congress act.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is also sponsoring identical legislation…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
Citrus breeding efforts will be bolstered through an overall increase in citrus industry support. Congress has approved funding assistance for the Citrus Health Response Program and the HLB Multi-Agency Coordination….
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
…with as many elected leaders as they can, both in Washington and when members of Congress return home. There are 260 members of Congress who have never worked on a…