…chance to explain in detail how supply chain disruptions are negatively impacting dairy export opportunities. The organizations shared suggestions for how the White House and Congress can help address the…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…“We appreciate Congress finally passing crucial bipartisan infrastructure legislation. We cannot afford to ignore the millions of miles of roadways, waterways and railways rural America relies on to keep our…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…voiced strong support for Durkin’s call for U.S. government action to more effectively tackle the shipping crisis and its effects on dairy farmers and manufacturers. Durkin called on Congress to…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
A group of lawmakers recently sent a letter to Congressional leadership detailing support for ag research funding in the budget reconciliation package. The letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-11-21
…some of the disaster assistance that is being made available through the recent continuing resolution passed in Congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
…12. The signing of AB 888, aimed at providing better access to slaughter services for livestock producers, is being celebrated by industry members. The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features some information on the latest continuing resolution passed by Congress, a report on…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act will keep…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…country of origin labeling (MCOOL) requirements for beef. MCOOL already applies to several other food commodities after being passed by Congress in the 2002 Farm Bill. Beef and pork were…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…to our water management portfolio.” The letter was addressed to Congressional leadership as the reconciliation package continues to be discussed. Requests made in the letter include specific funding needs for…
Reconciliation Process Moving Forward, Tax Policy Questions Remain
As the budget reconciliation package continues to be developed in Congress, there are still several questions that remain. The House Ways and Means Committee is considering their portion of the…
Congressional Leaders Educated on How Tax Proposals Impact Ag
Hundreds of agricultural groups have voiced concern regarding the tax proposals being considered and how they will impact the industry. Letters were sent to congressional leaders detailing the crucial tax…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
…$1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by…
Concerns As Deadlines Approach for Budget Reconciliation Process
Congressional committees are continuing to work on their portions of the budget reconciliation process. The tentative deadline to complete the process is September 15. While it is unclear if the…