…organization is disappointed that Congress once again hasn’t provided pro-growth tax certainty for a domestic energy industry that has broad bipartisan support. “The lack of urgency by Congress to extend…
Omnibus Spending Bill Also Contains Livestock “Fixes”
…use the one-year delay to continue its work with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Congress to secure needed flexibility for livestock haulers in the restrictive Hours-of-Service rules,” says…
Appropriations Bill Agreed Upon by Congress, Contains Section 199A “Fix”
The Hagstrom Report says congressional leaders have agreed on an omnibus appropriations bill to fund the government through September 30. It passed a House vote, 256-167, and is expected to…
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…refinements to the tax code that address the 199A issue. NCBA and our affiliates have been working closely with Congress to ensure the spending bill addresses issues of concern for…
NFU Concerned About Harmful Modifications to Section 199A
Congressional appropriators revealed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes significant and harmful modifications to an important tax break for farmers and agricultural cooperatives. The break is known as Section 199A,…
Trump Administration Formally Requests Fast-Track Extension
…submit to Congress under fast-track approval procedures. However, the request comes amid growing concerns in the Republican party over the direction of the administration’s trade policy. Trump’s message to Congress…
Ag Bankers, Accountants Oppose Sugar Policy Modernization Act
…‘Sugar Policy Modernization Act’ that sugar policy opponents proposed to Congress in November of 2017.” They told the committees that it’s clear the food-manufacturer opponents of sugar policy do not…
Agri View: Trade, Politics Impacting Farm Jobs
…what NAFTA can do, but the current Farm Bill working its way through Congress is also something to worry about. Directly impacted if NAFTA, or the Farm Bill, fails will…
House Follows Senate, Introduces Emission Reporting Exemption
…ranches. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says “Congress never meant to include agriculture” in the reporting requirement, as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act,…
Secretary Perdue Testifies on Rebuilding American Infrastructure
…“…It’s the goal of this Administration to work with the Congress – the Senate, and the House – in determining how to get this done. There is no dispute about…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
As Congress continues preparation for the 2018 Farm Bill, rural America continues to voice its support for maintaining a strong crop insurance system. One of the loudest voices in that…
Study: RFS Impact on Refinery Profitability Minimal
…as Congress intended.” The Grassley staff analysis says that the evidence points to the fact that PES was having financial difficulty due to changes in available feedstocks, as well other…
Agri View: Imported Organics
…real. Now, before you get upset, it is mostly imported food products that do not meet the requirements of American grown organics. Even if you have been fooled, Congress has…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
Vermont Democratic Representative Pete Welch, along with New Hampshire Democratic Senator Tom Udall, introduced companion legislation into Congress attempting to reform the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). On a press call…