…Both Chambers of Congress Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act (USDA/WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022) – “I am pleased to see that Congress has…
Mixed Results for Ongoing Roundup Litigation
…expert regulatory agencies, as it permits every U.S. state to require a different product label, which conflicts with the clear intent of the “uniformity clause” adopted by the U.S. Congress…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…hearing was one of several farm bill sessions as congress prepares for the 2023 Farm Bill. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…the bipartisan work from Congress in getting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed and the quick action by President Biden to sign it into law,” American Farm Bureau Federation President…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…Agriculture. Earning the title this year is Congressman Doug LaMalfa of California. The AAW Champion of Agriculture Award is presented to members of Congress and the U.S. Senate who have…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) by a vote of 369 to 42. Industry groups have continuously encouraged Congress to move forward on…
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
…commented on the scrutiny given to SNAP applicants. “SNAP is critical to ensure in millions of Americans do not go hungry. When SNAP recipients use their benefits, Congress should not…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
…the trip to international markets, ABC also had a presence at the World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in Dubai. Waycott and ABC Chairman Brian Wahlbrink gave a presentation on…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…She has worked for several members of Congress in both the Senate and House of Representatives. USA Rice, the International Dairy Foods Association, and National Corn Growers Association, were also…
Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
…it is not conduct befitting this treasured institution, the Congress of the United States.” During his opening statement, Chairman Scott discussed the need for the hearing. “Since the 1980s we…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…point out the necessity in updating the regulatory approach to gene editing in livestock. “The FDA’s current regulatory approach – an approach that producers, other stakeholders, and Congress have repeatedly…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…more than 100,000 applications totaling nearly $670 million in payments to livestock producers under LFP for the 2021 program year. Congress recognized requests for assistance beyond this existing program and…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
Congressman Doug LaMalfa Lawmakers are starting to work their way through President Biden’s budget proposal which was released earlier this week. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) is a member of the…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…nothing more than a blueprint. Congress has the final say in how money is allocated, and we already rejected President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. I suspect the White House’s…