…reduced greenhouse gas emissions, this study underscores that the RFS is indeed delivering on its promise and meeting the goals established by Congress when it adopted this seminal energy policy.”…
Congress Returns Next Month Facing Challenges
Congress returns next month and immediately faces huge spending and debt ceiling challenges, before other politically important measures like tax reform and the farm bill. House and Senate appropriators have…
Farmers Still Support Trump but Worry Over Farm Bill
…infrastructure spending as their top priority, and regulatory reform were chosen by five percent of respondents. 58 percent of farmers don’t expect Congress to approve spending money for infrastructure improvements…
Poll Shows Americans Support Tax Reform for Farmers
…found that 7 out of 10 American voters agreed passing tax reforms should be an important priority for Congress. Over half the voters supported specific tax reform provisions that would…
Foreign Investment in U.S. Farmland Rising
…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…