…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…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…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…