…stakeholders. We are pleased that Congress passed and President Trump signed a law to overturn the flawed ‘Planning 2.0’ rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management. The new law…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews the Farm Credit System
…health of the system. Congress established the FCS in the Federal Farm Loan Act of 1916 at a time when credit was largely unavailable or unaffordable in rural areas, and…
Subcommittee Examines the Future of SNAP
…of the hearing series to set the stage for the next farm bill. During the 114th Congress, the committee completed a comprehensive review of SNAP—known as the Past, Present, and…
Ag Groups Divided on Health Care Reform
…President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress asking House members to pass H.R. 1628. Duvall said Farm Bureau believes the primary responsibility for health care lies with individuals. “We…
NPPC Asks USDA to Abandon GIPSA Rules
…in 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…
Amid Brazil Scandal, Groups Urging Reconsideration of COOL
…Congress in late 2015 when the World Trade Organization authorized retaliatory measures against the U.S. because of the legislation. But, with a recent scandal in Brazil regarding tainted meat being…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…groups giving testimony want the new program to be included in talks as Congress develops the 2018 Farm Bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…they are working to “raise the alarm” across social media platforms this week. The groups sent a letter to Congressional leaders this week saying, “Food safety rules help to reduce…
Strengthening Dairy Safety Net Program Must be Priority as Farm Bill Discussions Commence
As Congress begins its deliberations on the next farm bill, improvements to the dairy Margin Protection Program must be a top priority for lawmakers, said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO…
Democrat House Member to Introduce Perdue at Hearing
…hearing and confirmation process, it may not be until after the Easter Recess of Congress before the full Senate confirms Perdue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Froman: TPP Can Still Shape World Trade
…said he would like to renegotiate with partners Canada and Mexico. Froman said a number of members of Congress have talked about adding provisions on labor, the environment, state-owned enterprises…
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…this should change. That is why we released a report advocating for Congress to reduce obstacles to organic transition through modest changes in the next farm bill and launched our…
Trump Budget Would Cut USDA Funding by 21 Percent
…Chairman Michael Conaway, a Texas Republican, says he is concerned the cuts could “hamper some vital work of the department.” He says farmers and ranchers are struggling, and that Congress…
Conaway’s Comments on Trump’s Budget Proposal
…line numbers. A comprehensive budget, including details, is expected later this spring, when we will have a more complete picture. Importantly, Congress will be working along this same timeline on…