…utmost importance.” He adds that the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association appreciates that Congress recognizes the need for additional flexibility within the rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Missouri to Challenge California Egg law in U.S. Supreme Court
…regulations violate both a federal law and the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which gives Congress exclusive authority to regulate commerce among and between states. A federal appeals court…
NAFTA May be Nearing Breaking Point
…to cancel NAFTA if serious concessions aren’t made. Mexico and Canada, however, are willing to stall and wait for Congress and U.S. business chambers to increase the pressure on the…
Perdue on President’s “Bring Back Main Street” Message
…relief. As Congress works towards a final package of tax cuts and reforms, I am hopeful that we can get this done to benefit agriculture and the entire American economy.”…
Survey Shows Young Farmers Ready to Defy Odds
…quit farming and why aspiring farmers haven’t yet started, according to the survey. With the release of the survey, the coalition is calling on Congress to enact a slate of…
Growth Energy Applauds House Support for Advanced Biofuels
…Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says, “We want to thank the champions in Congress who are working hard to ensure that the Renewable Fuels Standard will continue to deliver savings…
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…San Luis Obispo County, said the Food and Drug Administration—the agency assigned by Congress to oversee FSMA—isn’t doing enough to educate people. “I think we have a right to understand…
Perdue Comments on House Passage of Tax Cuts and Reforms
…just as I am pleased to see the sense of urgency with which Congress is moving toward a solution. The result will be more money in people’s pockets, more jobs…
Analyst Predicts Farm Bill Delay
An Ohio-based economist and consultant told Pacific Northwest farmers last week Congress will most likely pass an extension of the 2014 Farm Bill, and delay the next farm bill until…
Perdue Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…are nominated by their industry and appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Since 1966, Congress has authorized 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards to provide a framework for agricultural industries…
Secretary Perdue Supports Better Guestworker Program
…several farmers throughout the state. One of the biggest concerns felt by growers revolved around labor and the proposed H-2C program that is moving through Congress. “It’s incumbent upon us…
NAFTA Withdrawal Contingency Plans
…a breakdown in communications could mean the U.S. would pull out of the pact. “We’re talking to the administration and Congress about some mitigation efforts if that were to occur,”…
Working on Sugar Support Programs Before 2018 Farm Bill
…more than 30 members of Congress have introduced the Sugar Policy Modernization Act. She says the policies within the legislation will keep processors from having to forfeit their crops and…
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…