…groups’ biggest criticism of Farm Bill law is the subsidies. “The next Farm Bill shouldn’t be based on a snapshot in time. Congress didn’t do that in 2014 because if…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…of the Clean Water Act. “However, we believe the 2015 WOTUS rule exceeded the federal government’s jurisdiction as defined by Congress in the Act, which only intended to give the…
Starling Named Special Assistant for Agriculture
…Trump as we try to develop an effective and comprehensive safety net for cotton producers and as Congress develops a new farm bill.” Lee noted that Starling’s background of growing…
Agri View: Quicker Aid
Everett Griner talks about how quicker aid may be available to producers in today’s Agri View. Quicker Aid Congress writes a new Farm Bill every four years. The last one…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…“dairy farmers deserve better” than the current Margin Protection Program (MPP), created in 2014 by Congress. “We need Congress to act swiftly this year and make the necessary changes in…
Trump Pledges Support of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…Hagstrom Report. Pruitt has close ties to the fossil fuel industry, but has upheld that he will enforce the RFS as per the laws set by Congress. From the National…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…diverse coalition today told congressional appropriations and budget leaders. In a letter, 502 different groups, representing a wide range of constituents – from agriculture and nutrition assistance to rural development,…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board
…of watermelons. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) oversees the board’s activities. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural…
House Agriculture Committee Considers Pros and Cons to Restricting SNAP Purchases
…While the Agriculture Committee devoted immense time and effort last Congress to learn about the past and present of this program, we now need to focus on the future of…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
The National Association of Conservation Districts is pleased to support legislation introduced this week in both the Senate and House to exempt America’s conservationists from unnecessary and burdensome reporting requirements….
House Agriculture Committee Approves Two Measures
…health. It was never Congress’ intent to create two different permitting requirements. It is time for Congress to finally act to correct a misguided court decision and give farmers and…
USDA Seeks Sorghum Board Nominating Organizations
…from nominations submitted by certified organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources…
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…representatives, three feeder representatives, three first handlers, and one seedstock producer. The Secretary appoints board members from nominations submitted by certified organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of…
Conaway Praises New Initiative Aimed at Clarifying Product Date Labels
…Agriculture Committee during the 114th Congress to explore the issue of food waste and potential solutions. “Last Congress, the committee examined the issue of food waste through a full committee…