DepositPhotos image The American Relief Act of 2025, recently passed by Congress, extends the current farm bill through September 30 and provides $9.8 billion in market relief payments for 20…
AFBF Acknowledges Challenges Ahead
…in Congress. AFBF Acknowledges Challenges Ahead Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
With a new Congress starting on January 3, 2025, and President-elect Donald Trump set to be sworn in on January 20, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is focused on…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
An enhanced estate tax exemption, introduced under the 2017 tax reform law, may soon shrink if that law is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does…
NCBA Comments on CTA Injunction Reinstatement
…the mandate. In addition, NCBA is encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would permanently protect cattle producers from these requirements. Producers are advised to stay informed about future rulings or…
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated: NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Prepare
…Congress has an opportunity to provide a permanent fix that protects family farmers and ranchers.” The court ruling allows the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
Congress is working to finalize a year-end government funding package that includes a one-year extension of the farm bill and billions of dollars in economic and disaster assistance. This bipartisan…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
DepositPhotos image Farmers across the United States are facing growing financial pressures, and commodity groups are stepping up their calls for economic assistance as Congress continues to deliberate on a…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…Milk Producers Federation. They discuss the current lame duck session in Congress, focusing on temporary funding measures and delays in the new farm bill. The conversation explores the potential impacts…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Part in Agriculture Expansion
…on the Public Domain. Citation: Act of May 20, 1862 (Homestead Act) Public Law 37-64 (12 STAT 392); 5/20/1862; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789 – 2011 General Records…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…affordable, abundant food supply despite challenges like rising labor costs and inflation. Duvall also urged Congress to pass a modernized farm bill to support the industry. This Thanksgiving, every dish…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…Partnership shortly after inauguration. However, broader tariff increases and trade agreements may require congressional approval. He noted the involvement of farm-state leaders in Congress, such as Senate Majority Leader John…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…losses estimated at $6.46 billion and Florida facing up to $2.5 billion in damages. The insights from the tour will guide future disaster aid and farm bill discussions in Congress….