…very important to us,” he says, “but now we have a NAFTA deal that may not even be sealed until the next session of Congress.” The other red flag he’s…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…Steve Hilker says they asked, and Congress answered, calling it a historic moment for livestock haulers. “They get needed flexibility in the restrictive Hours of Service rules,” Hilker says. “We…
U.S. and Mexico Talking Cars in NAFTA 2.0 Discussions
…months of negotiations between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The push is coming as the Trump Administration tries to get an agreement in time for the current session of Congress…
Agri View: Efforts to Enact COOL
…It did have impact on where the food came from, and how it affected the consumers diet. Congress actually gave us a law requiring country of origins to be on…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…humanely – this legislation is vitally important and I think it strikes a balance coupled with common sense for everybody involved,” Kester added. “I hope Congress will pass this bill…
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
…US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes that came about as a result of the Bipartisan Budget Act that was passed by Congress in February. Several informational meetings were held…
Administration Focusing on Good, Not Quick, NAFTA 2.0
…is more focused on reaching a good deal rather than an immediate one. Mnuchin says it doesn’t matter if it’s passed in this session of Congress or the next one….
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…milk and inappropriately aged raw milk cheeses. While this is the first time that Congress has debated changing federal laws to expand access to raw milk, NMPF and IDFA have…
House Expects Farm Bill Vote on Friday
…by phasing out all subsidies over time. The Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau sent a letter on Wednesday asking Congress to do no harm to crop insurance. From the National…
NAFTA 2.0 Likely Not Done This Year
…law this year. House Speaker Paul Ryan said again this week that the administration would need to notify Congress this week if it wants the current Congress to vote on…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…and System for Award Management (SAM) numbers to participate in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs has been eliminated. Congress included this repeal in the…
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…an agreement this week. That is if the Trump administration wants Congress to consider an updated NAFTA before the end of 2018. House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady says…
House Will Take Up Farm Bill This Week
Kevin McCarthy, the House Majority Leader, says Congress will take up the farm bill debate sometime within the week. The House schedule has the week’s session running from Tuesday through…
NAFTA Clock Is Ticking
…Congress. If the Administration wants a vote this year, the deadline is this Thursday, May 17. Politico says Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s deadline makes it uncertain whether or…