…‘administer the [RFS] program according to the intent of Congress’ and to keep the program’s rulemakings on schedule,” RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen wrote to Administrator Pruitt. “When affected…
NAFTA Talks Not Happening Soon
…While he didn’t get more specific than that, Politico’s Morning Agriculture report adds that a White House spokesman says the Administration is currently working on negotiating text with Congress. The…
U.S. Petition Seeks Brazilian Beef Ban
…R-CALF has long been a supporter of country-of-origin meat labeling. However, Congress in 2015 voted to take the U.S. COOL law off the books after the World Trade Organization approved…
Tax Reform by August Unlikely
…and have called on Congress to create a simpler tax code for farmers and ranchers. Ag groups are also urging Congress to reduce income tax rates, reduce capital gains taxes…
NMPF Recognizes Members of Congress for Focusing Attention on Dairy Workforce Needs
…supports an exemption to the H-2A program so that dairy farms can hire workers year-round. In addition to working closely with these and other members of Congress, NMPF remains engaged…
Little Time to Reverse Organic Livestock Rules
…Trump was sworn in. Politico reports the rules will go into effect May 19th, but Congress has until April 28th to undo the measure, and Congress doesn’t seem likely to…
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Debate
Everett Griner talks about the debate beginning on the 2018 Farm Bill in today’s Agri View. Well Congress is working on the next Farm…
Immigration Raids Could Send Milk Prices Soaring
…will be a significant shortage of milk and higher prices. He says the nation’s dairy producers have high expectations that Congress could resolve the farm worker immigration problems. However, he…
Group Wants Congress to Cap Ag Subsidies
…lawmakers prepare to develop the next Farm Bill. The Heritage Foundation is calling on Congress to keep the interests of the taxpayer in mind when developing the upcoming Farm Bill….
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
…activities. “I was surprised last Congress when some called for additional Title II flexibility as part of our hearing series on international food aid, even though there had been no…
White House Plans to Tackle Tough Issues First in NAFTA Talks
…negotiations. NAFTA renegotiations could start in July, after a formal waiting period required following notification to Congress by the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Pork Producers Applaud White House Action on GIPSA Rule
…2010 proposed several PSA provisions – collectively known as the GIPSA Rule – that Congress mandated in the 2008 Farm Bill; eliminating the need to prove a competitive injury to…
Wheat Growers: Prospective Plantings Report Alarming
…time when farmers worked with a horse and plow.” The Association says it is working to communicate the tough economic conditions in wheat country to members of Congress and the…
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
…Time will tell if Congress can agree on this legislation and move it from anticipation to reality. In addition, the FED is likely to continue a series of interest rate…