…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…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
…they printed for their humor value. He began issuing decrees; he disbanded congress when they couldn’t prevent the civil war. He also decreed that the nations of the world should…
Perdue Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act
…fuel load in the forests for future fires to burn. As the legislative process continues, I look forward to working with Congress as we all seek a comprehensive solution to…
Farmers Applaud Move to Reform Tax Code
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farm Bureau applauds Congress for its progress in reforming the tax code. This new tax plan…
One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
National Hog Farmer says the fiscal year 2018 budget proposed by Republicans and passed by Congress is a step forward toward possible tax cuts. Republicans will be able to use…
NAFTA Notice Would Devastate Farm Economy
…and agriculture industry, as well as a $13 billion drop in GDP. Mexico has already said that a Trump message to Congress invoking NAFTA article 2205, which allows any country…
Conaway Supports House Guest Worker Bill
…calling the bill a “significant, positive step forward.” However, United Farm Workers and the AFL-CIO told Congress the bill would “create even more unfairness and dysfunction” in the immigration system….
Congress Member Questions Trump’s Ability to Withdraw From NAFTA
…Foreign Trade Council. Kind said he believes any tariff changes would “have to come under Congress.” Kind represents Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, which Kind calls one of the most productive…
Farm Bankruptcy Relief Bill Sent to Trump
…a previous bankruptcy reform law that ignored Congress’ goal of helping family farmers, according to sponsors of the legislation. The Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act of 2017 is sponsored by…
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Lists Farm Bill Priorities
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is urging Congress to finish the next farm bill on time. In releasing the organization’s farm bill priorities Tuesday, President and CEO Chuck Conner…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
…initiative started by an apple farmer, will instead include a QR code, as outlined in the GMO labeling bill that was passed by Congress and signed by then President Barack…