…NFU, Administrator Regan noted that the CCA highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Administrator Regan also highlighted parameters of the CCA which…
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Congress in August
…Congress is working to reauthorize the Farm Bill. And we’ve been encouraging our members and all farmers and ranchers to make sure that they take advantage of the August recess…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…said in a joint statement. “We look forward to working with Congress to increase the Farm Bill’s investments in the competitiveness and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, producing…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…chambers of Congress as they work on writing the new legislation. BIO’s vice president of agriculture and environment, Beth Ellikidis says, “A farm bill centered on innovation stands to incentivize…
NCBA President Hits Back at Animal Rights Activists and Policymakers Attacking the Beef Checkoff
…on the Beef Checkoff and NCBA from animal rights activists and their allies in Congress: “As a cattle producer, I know what it means to work hard for every dollar,…
Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment Ignites Checkoff Debate
…It’s not a voluntary fee. Congress forces every farmer to pay this tax, so Congress needs to know what they’re doing. And farmers need to know.” However, NCBA’s Lane disagrees…
NCBA Urges Opposition to Spartz Ag Appropriations Amendment
…our request for comment, the communications manager for Congresswoman Spartz issued this in an email: “The Congresswoman believes that we need to have transparency in the farm bill for checkoff…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…protectants in that manner will stifle development and create undo hardships. “The undersigned request that Congress direct EPA to withdraw the current rule and replace it with one that appropriately…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
…they are hoping to work with Congress and develop potential solutions in the 2023 Farm Bill. “We have an unfortunate reality where our disaster programs are usually a year later…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…of the People’s Department,” Vilsack noted. “She has time and again met the moment with a collaborative approach and a can-do spirit, and I applaud Congress for confirming her as…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Doug LaMalfa on Farm Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…
USDA: SNAP Payment Error Rates Rise
…far below the national average. ”As part of the flexibilities granted to states beginning in the spring of 2020, Congress removed the requirement for states to conduct quality control reviews,…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
The Reliable Rail Service Act has been reintroduced in Congress by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall. The legislation seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to unreliable service…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…