…state, the proposal strengthens the cooperative federalism Congress envisioned and that the Supreme Court has long recognized as fundamental to the Clean Water Act.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…Davis from Porter Creek Vineyards will also be serving on the ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods. The advisory committee system was established by Congress in 1974 and it is…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…that the supplemental appropriation will support that level of coverage in addition to crop insurance. Congress appropriated $3.005 billion in assistance for a wide array of losses resulting from disasters…
Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package
…“Americans have always come together in times of need to help lift our neighbors and support our communities. We thank Congress and the President for delivering this much-needed assistance for…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
…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…