…their farms. “This rule is the final piece in the implementation of the FARM Act, which passed Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support last year and eliminated the need for livestock…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…(USMCA) to Congress is good news for U.S. farmers and ranchers. This notice means that we are one step closer to locking in vital market opportunities developed with our North…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…of Congress, EPA has been granting RFS exemptions to refiners without requiring them to demonstrate their claimed ‘hardship’ is somehow connected to the RFS. The demand destruction caused by EPA’s…
Still No Disaster Relief from the U.S. House
…the full U.S. House. This now makes a total of three congressional Republicans who have blocked an attempt to pass the disaster relief bill. The first block was last week…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…the voice of the California almond industry is heard. “The Almond Board and Almond Alliance have been actively engaged with USDA, the US Trade Representative and Congress regarding the impact…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…and aluminum tariffs on two of our trading allies eliminates a major obstacle to USMCA moving through Congress.” The next step is for the president to submit USMCA to Congress…
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
…are no easy solutions. We applaud the Administration and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who are tackling the problem. We look forward to working with them…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…formulating the rules. “We applaud Congress for working every angle to come up with solutions that would allow for the safe and efficient movement of cattle throughout the country. New…
USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10%
…rates are used to cover the costs incurred by the agency in the provision of services as well as maintaining operational reserves for each program as mandated by Congress. This…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…that provide America’s farmers and ranchers with critical support and mental health resources and is urging Congress to fund $10 million for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, the…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
…Bill changed some aspects of CSP, including the shift from being based on acreage to being based on a funding allotment. For the first year of the change, Congress can…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…rural America.” Congress first appropriated funds for the new Rural e-Connectivity Pilot Program, known as ReConnect, in 2018. The program will be a proof-of-concept, enabling USDA to create and implement…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Congress over jurisdiction.” The legislation would put cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry under FSIS jurisdiction. The regulatory shift would be made through amending the Federal Meat Inspection…
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
A group of 135 farm organizations and banks that supply seasonal loans to farms and ranches today called on the President and Congress to put aside political differences and supply…