…Congress intends the management of America’s waters to be accomplished through cooperative federalism. NCBA appreciates the leadership or Senators Ernst and Braun, and additionally appreciates the Define WOTUS Act’s inclusion…
Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall
…Congressional front and the fact that that’s getting done now will hopefully clear the pathway for Congress when they come back in early September to turn their attention to the…
Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing
…benefits of this agreement. “Farm Bureau applauds Senator Chuck Grassley for holding today’s hearing and Ambassador Lighthizer for his tenacity in moving the negotiations with Congress forward. We urge those…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…are also efforts on a national level to help address California’s nutria population. Back in June, Representative Josh Harder introduced a bill in Congress to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…At the moment, all eyes are on winning congressional approval for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.” Source: National Corn Growers Association NCGA Welcomes Progress on MFP, Looks Forward to Improved Program WASHINGTON…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…wider improvement to immigration laws that can only be addressed through congressional action.” Farm Bureau and other organizations continue working with members of Congress on solutions that would provide legal…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…reform that provides agricultural employers with sustained access to year-round labor. Implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill as intended by Congress, including development of a Foot-and-Mouth-Disease vaccine bank needed to…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until the administration also includes strong enforcement provisions for labor and the environment. The letter from the Congress members states: “Consumers’ right to know about…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…all are going to be the difference. The voice of American farmers needs to be heard as Congress takes up and considers this legislation,” Vice President Pence said to the…
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
…that access by having Congress not take action on USMCA is simply not an option for us.” In addition to calling on Congress to quickly ratify USMCA, the letter also…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…the Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Program report and it was sent to Congress. Agricultural Trade Promotion and Facilitation: on May 28, 2019, FAS announced a Notice of Funding Availability…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…program.” Previous iterations of the Young Farmers Success Act had been introduced both in 2015 and 2017 but were stalled in Congress. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is currently…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
The status of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is being closely monitored by many in the agriculture industry as the deal awaits approval from Congress. The agreement is not only important…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…reduced by 6.2 percent in 2019 because of a sequester order required by Congress and issued in accordance with the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. DMC…