…U.S. Congress approved and ratified the USMCA replacing NATFA. Now, a month later and no significant progress made, President Trump is looking to get the ball rolling a little faster….
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…$200 million to develop foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products. Farm Bill USDA provided over 2,000 items of technical assistance to members of Congress during the 2018 Farm Bill legislative…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law, passed by Congress in July of 2016, directed USDA to establish…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…Federation (NMPF) issued a letter to lawmakers, noting the industry’s appreciation for some of the updates and improvements made to various programs and initiatives affecting dairy. “Members of Congress on…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…U.S. Congress.” The EU has expressed reluctance to include agriculture – as it did during earlier negotiations on the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – knowing it would require…
USDA Highlights Benefits of Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…did not provide a sufficient safety net to dairy producers and so it was timely that Congress opted to provide additional support through the Margin Protection Program last February,” Secretary…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…welcome. We are confident companies and cooperatives that apply for these grants and loans will find an overwhelming demand for broadband connectivity. “When Congress wrote the 1996 Telecommunications Act, it…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…broadband service. Answering the Administration’s call to action for rural prosperity, Congress appropriated funds in the fiscal year 2018 budget for this broadband pilot program. USDA Rural Development is the…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…provisions and we will continue to build upon these through our authorities. I commend Congress for bringing the Farm Bill across the finish line and am encouraging President Trump to…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…the farm,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We thank Senators Feinstein and Harris for voting for it, and will urge California congressional members to follow suit.” Johansson said the bill…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…and today’s announcement marks a hopeful new chapter for farm country…I applaud this administration for listening to concerns raised by farmers and ranchers and their representatives in Congress. I am…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
…pollution, while at the same time promoting economic growth, minimizing regulatory uncertainty, and showing due regard for the roles of Congress and the states under the Constitution. “EPA and the…
NCBA to Congress: Vote “Yes” to Get 2018 Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
…bank will provide critical protection to rural economies, and we look forward to working with Secretary Perdue and Congress to address future funding needs. ”We ask Members of Congress to vote…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…report, and hope the Congress can approve this legislation expeditiously. This legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research, and will promote agriculture…