…will continue, especially if Congress makes sound decisions regarding farm policy, which provides a foundation for the rural economy. Agricultural equipment sales have increased for six straight months, and the…
Midwest Railroad Watching NAFTA Talks Closely
…NAFTA, without the approval of Mexico and Canada, adding that any taxes or tariffs would also have to go through Congress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway, Goodlatte Call on Attorney General to Evaluate DOJ Overreach in Prosecuting WOTUS Violation in CA Court Case
…Committee’s oversight responsibilities include ensuring that the Justice Department enforces the law as Congress intended. The prosecution of Mr. Duarte raises concerns that the Congressional intent behind the farming exemptions…
Perdue Echoes Vilsack on Cottonseed Declaration
…National Cotton Council and Southern members of Congress have asked both Vilsack and Perdue to declare cottonseed an oilseed so that it would be eligible for oilseed subsidies. From the…
NAFTA a Success Story for Agriculture
…NAFTA, Tiemann says farmers “look forward to working with the Administration and Congress to ensure we maintain and build upon our established partnership with Mexico.” From the National Association of…
AZ Rancher Wants Burden of Federal Regulations Lifted
Arizona rancher David Cook is calling on Congress to remove layers of red tape and federal bureaucracy that have made it much harder to effectively manage and care for public…
FY18 Federal Budget Very Concerning
…subsidies and a man-made fiber sector with tremendous overcapacity, now is not the time to weaken U.S. farm policy. The NCC is prepared to work closely with Congress to ensure…
Ag Groups Respond to White House Budget Cuts
…would disproportionately impact rural residents who enroll in the program at a higher rate than their urban counterparts. “NFU calls on Congress to reject these budget cuts and adopt funding…
Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Bureau President Says
…contribute $23 billion to deficit reduction over 10 years. The farm bill was the only reauthorization bill that voluntarily offered savings during the 113th Congress. It is difficult to think…
Farmers Nervous About NAFTA Renegotiation
…Canadian markets. After briefly considering the idea of scrapping the deal entirely, Trump’s top trade official, Robert Lighthizer, informed Congress last week that the administration will instead renegotiate the deal….
Canada Defeats GMO Labeling Bill
…bill was too vague. The vote follows a similar move by the United States the passed the U.S. Congress last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Plan to Balance Budget Includes Farm Subsidy Cuts
A budget plan President Donald Trump is expected to submit to Congress Tuesday includes steep cuts to farm subsidies, according to Bloomberg News. The 2018 budget proposal, which would begin…
Canada and Mexico React Cautiously to NAFTA Letter
Canada and Mexico issued carefully worded statements following the announcement letter outlining President Donald Trump’s intent to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was sent to Congress, according…
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
…a letter delivered today to Congress. The administration’s main goal is to update the Clinton-era trade deal. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently wrapped up two days of meetings with…