The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands discussed wildfire resilience at its most recent meeting. Wildfires in California have been particularly devastating in recent years,…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
…some criticisms have been made regarding access to participate. “Information gained from the pilots should be used by USDA to work with Congress and stakeholders to create a durable foundation…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…several members of Congress. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…of labeling requirements within 90 days if the legislation were to pass. Congress would then review enforcement actions two years after the DAIRY PRIDE Act went into effect. Supporters of…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
After being reintroduced in Congress, the Growing Climate Solutions Act is receiving significant support from the agriculture industry. The bill was introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow, Mike Braun, Lindsey Graham,…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Forest Service that will bolster voluntary conservation across the country.” The discretionary spending proposal will ultimately be decided by Congress. Funding levels…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…the coalition states in the letter. The coalition noted that increased investment in NRCS will contribute to the wider adoption of conservation practices. As Congress places a greater emphasis on…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2021, known as the HAULS Act has been reintroduced in Congress. A bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the legislation aimed at…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…FWMA in the House demonstrates the acute need for ag labor reform this Congress and illustrates that consensus can be achieved,” NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern said in a…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
…In the meantime, we call on the Commission to provide monthly updates to Congress until the matter is resolved.” The letter was sent after FMC indicated the agency would be…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…Smith recently introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021. The bipartisan legislation has the support of nearly 150 lawmakers in both houses of Congress. Multiple agricultural groups have also…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…EPA priorities. During his confirmation hearing, Regan said that “we can’t regulate our way out of every problem we approach.” Several members of Congress were pleased with Regan’s confirmation and…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…to ensure that the critical role that crop insurance plays in agriculture is acknowledged. “USDA and Congress have taken extraordinary ad hoc measures over the past three years to ensure…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including Congress passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and…