Now that the elections are wrapped up, Congress will be coming together to set the agenda for their upcoming lame-duck session. The American Soybean Association wants the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
Duvall “The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Trump on his election, as well as those candidates elected to serve during the 115th Congress. The important issues facing American agriculture…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…however, with congressional leadership voicing concerns and opposition to the deal. But the Obama Administration believes it can push the deal through Congress before the administration leaves the White House….
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…of the 1,000 farmers surveyed favored Congress rejecting or placing a moratorium on TPP. The farmers want concerns over imported Milk Protein Concentrates and other low-cost imports resolved. The Wisconsin…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
…Plank, Legislative Director for Congressman Devin Nunes ((22nd Congressional District) and Ruth Hazdovac, Staff Assistant for Congressman Nunes. The group toured several agricultural sites with CCGGA President/CEO Roger A. Isom,…
Obama Administration Pushing for TPP during Lame-Duck
President Barack Obama is forging ahead in an attempt to get Congress to vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership following the election. The Wall Street Journal writes the Obama Administration will…
America Will Lose Standing in Pacific Rim without TPP
…have gone out of the way to support TPP and it will mean a big setback for America. The trade pact is currently tabled in Congress until after the November…
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
…said industry experts agree that Congressional changes to the original program idea hindered its ability to work as designed. The biggest question before the meeting was how to get priorities…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
…the necessary adjustments – such as restoring the margin feed cost adjuster to the level NMPF originally intended – and having Congress pass them at the earliest opportunity. In addition…
American Lamb Board Appointments Announced
…composed of six producers, three feeders, one seedstock producer, and three first handlers. The Secretary of Agriculture appoints approximately one-third of all board members each year. Since 1966, Congress has…
Biodiesel Industry Urges Extension of Tax Incentive
…to make a simple, common-sense reform by focusing the credit on U.S. production,” said Donnell Rehagen, Interim NBB CEO in the letter. “Legislation pending before Congress – S. 3188 and…
U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo Good News for Ag
…it’s the first time in 25 years that America hasn’t stood in opposition to the resolution. While only Congress can change the embargo, Ag groups feel momentum is growing to…
Funding to Help Agricultural Producers / Small Rural Businesses
…and wholesale to schools, restaurants and grocery stores. USDA has awarded 1,441 VAPG awards since 2009, totaling $183 million. Congress increased funding for the program in the 2014 Farm Bill….
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…by the programs. Research and promotion programs are funded by industry, authorized by Congress, and date back to 1966. Since then, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and…