…surge of foreign investment in American farmland and it’s raising concerns in Congress and among rural advocacy groups. Tim Gibbons, a director for the Missouri Rural Crisis Center, calls the…
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
…conducted by Morning Consult found that seven out of 10 voters agreed passing tax reform legislation should be a priority for Congress. More than half of voters polled also expressed…
Farm Bill Could Reach House Floor Early 2018
…The listening session is one of many being held by Congress across the nation as lawmakers prepare to write the next farm bill. California farmers asked the House Agriculture Committee…
Western View: Waters of California?
…a lot of controversy over the Waters of the USA concept. It wasn’t created by an act of Congress as much as the split decision wrote in 2006 by two…
Renewable Fuels Association Calls RFS Proposal for Conventional Biofuels Justified
…Fuel Standard for 2018 at the target originally set by Congress, but the EPA is proposing to drop a number of overall biofuels and cellulosic biofuels. Dinneen told the EPA:…
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
…says the court ruling restores the Congressional intent and will ensure that renewable fuels continue to play a growing and important role in America’s fuel mix.” The most recent RVO…
Farmers Union Relieved by Failed ACA Repeal Vote
…We’re relieved to see such deeply flawed legislation rejected by the Senate and hopeful that Congress will return to regular order to pass impactful health care reform. “NFU looks forward…
Japan Beef Tariff Increase Highlights Need for Trade Agreement
…producers and consumers. Nobody wins in this situation. Our producers lose access, and beef becomes a lot more expensive for Japanese consumers. We hope the Trump Administration and Congress realize…
Tax Reform Crucial for America’s Farmers, Ranchers
Duvall Congressional leaders and administration officials have released a statement on tax reform that addresses many issues of importance to America’s farm and ranch families. The following statement about that…
EPA, U.S. Army Move to Rescind 2015 “Waters of the U.S.”
…free from pollution, while at the same time promoting economic growth, minimizing regulatory uncertainty, and showing due regard for the roles of Congress and the States under the Constitution. To…
NCBA CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill: “Please Do No Harm!”
…Kendal Frazier testified on Capitol Hill in support of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and warned Congress against using the treaty’s renegotiation to resurrect failed policies like mandatory…
Improvements to Margin Protection Program Advance
…the program are accepted by congress, it would also increase the likelihood of margin payments being issued. The adjusted plan would provide participants with coverage when the national margin falls…
Bankers List Goals for New Farm Bill, Ways to Prevent Farm Crisis
The Independent Community Bankers of America is urging Congress to adopt a new long-term farm bill incorporating five broad goals and offered enhancements to USDA programs to prevent a farm…
Farm Groups Support Clovis Nomination
…need a peer. They need someone to champion their work before the administration, the Congress, and all consumers around the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….