…of getting the flawed WOTUS rule fixed” said Yager. “NCBA is litigating the WOTUS rule, lobbying Congress, and working closely with the new administration to roll back this flawed rule.”…
Cattlemen Applaud Death Tax Repeal Legislation
…added, “We thank Senator Thune and Representatives Noem and Bishop for introducing this common-sense bill and hope that Congress will pass it as soon as possible.” From the National Association…
2016 Biodiesel Market Skunks Previous Records
…estimates for 2016, and track NBB’s projections, showing the industry can deliver on the goals set by Congress. EPA’s announcement comes on the heels of the biodiesel industry’s premier event,…
The Western View: EPA, You Got to be Kidding!
…for damages due to the incident,” but their hands are tied. She suggests filing lawsuits in Federal court, or asking Congress to authorize payment. The state and federal politicians in…
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
While the outgoing administration dumped a last-minute organic animal welfare rule on agriculture, Congress seems poised to block the new regulation, according to Politico. Bipartisan leadership from both the House…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…a robust farm safety net, promotes farming and ranching practices that are environmentally sound and provides important nutritional funding for our citizens. How our California Congressional delegation helps to shape…
Conaway on Nomination of Former Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA Secretary
…when it comes to introducing regulatory actions. I look forward to working with Sonny Perdue, especially on the committee’s priorities as Congress begins its work toward the next Farm Bill.”…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…and members of Congress who will be engaged in future negotiations. Additionally, we are confident that Governor Perdue will continue the legacy of past secretaries and drive forward other agricultural…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…Pork Producers Council will work with the Trump administration and Congress to repeal yet another “midnight” regulation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s amendment to the Organic Food Production Act of…
Cattlemen Call on Senate to Confirm Pruitt as EPA Administrator
…features, including ditches, swales, gullies, and mudflats. NCBA has sued EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to block the rule, and is calling on Congress and the incoming Administration…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…importers support a program prior to it going into effect. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries…
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
…150 horses are entered, and have a farrier on call if 150 or fewer horses are entered. Congress passed the HPA to end the cruel and inhumane practice of soring…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
…the BLM and was designated by Congress in 2008. Rocks and islands off the coast of Orange County, managed by the BLM and reserved by Congress in the 1930s for…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
…report to Congress two years after the bill’s enactment to hold the agency accountable for this update in their enforcement obligations. According to NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern, “For…