…demand opportunities for corn growers, who expect that EPA should implement and enforce the RFS as intended by Congress.” “The demand destruction that we are seeing as a consequence of…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…for two disaster assistance programs in response to statutory changes made by Congress earlier this year. “When disasters hit, help is as close as your USDA service center,” said Bill…
Reminder: MPP Enrollment Deadline Looming
…revised by Congress earlier this year. USDA says many producers will see payments in early June, depending on the coverage they elect. The program protects dairy producers by paying them…
Brazil Truck Drivers Quit Working Because of High Diesel Prices
…are enshrined in the official gazette. Protests have been crippling highways across the nation. Brazil’s lower house of Congress voted to reduce taxes on diesel. The Senate has yet to…
Rural Mainstreet Index Chief Eyeing Two Economic Red Flags
…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…