…in the 114th Congress, will serve as Vice Chairman of the committee. “GT is always working on behalf of agriculture – both on and off the committee,” Conaway said. “His…
Delegates Urge Congress to Support Regulatory Reform
…in support of agency proposals; greater congressional oversight of agencies; congressional approval of major rules; a minimum comment period for rules; and reform of the Equal Access to Justice Act….
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…noted, but to simulate what the leading proposals could look like 15 years down the road. Taking a look at the political landscape, Mark Delich, director of congressional affairs at…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, along with 25 co-sponsors. The bill would require congressional and state approval to designate a new monument. “Executive branch abuse of…
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
Republicans in the House of Representatives have tried for six years to advance a bill requiring Congressional approval for any new administrative rule projected to cost the economy more than…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…regulate produce. The law directs the creation of an integrated food-safety system in partnership with state and local authorities. As straightforward as Congress’ objectives may have been in crafting FSMA,…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…promotion programs. All eligible women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to seek nomination for a seat on the board. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries with a framework to pool resources…
Trump Ag Adviser Wants Mergers Blocked
…patent licenses is the driving force behind these mergers. Rastetter will press the administration and Congress to focus on changing regulations to make it easier for small businesses to compete,…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
AFBF Pres. Zippy Duvall American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and thousands of Farm Bureau members today asked Congress to pass sweeping reform of regulations that burden the lives…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…be a banner year, but only if Congress and the administration permit it. Gerard pointed to the Endangered Species Act and the Renewable Fuel Standard, according to Agri-Pulse. API has…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
In the early days of the 115th U.S. Congress, lawmakers are expected to address an issue that has been a key concern of farmers and ranchers: unnecessary or duplicative regulation…
Agri View: Farm Bill Politics
…are cautioning their young family members right now about a future in agriculture. But while the current financial level is a big issue members of Congress are preparing to begin…
American Farm Bureau Strongly Endorses Pruitt for EPA
…“an ideal nominee” who “has profound respect for the laws written by Congress.” Duvall conveyed that endorsement in a letter to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman John Barrasso…