…changes are needed to improve the program as an effective safety net, but such changes go beyond the authority granted to USDA by Congress. We will continue working with Congressional…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…Congress and CCFN allies. Castaneda “The statements show the common food names issue is incredibly important to both Congress and the executive branch,” CCFN Executive Director Jaime Castaneda said. “We…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
When the elections are over and the U.S. Congress returns to work, it’s time for regulatory reform. Why should that be a top priority of the new Congress? Well, let’s…
TPP Vote After Elections?
…would seem to boost prospects for a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the lame-duck session of Congress after the elections. Republican Senator and chair of the senate finance committee…
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
…Policy Action Food Policy Action Announces 2016 Endorsements Food group endorses Clinton-Kaine Presidential ticket and 12 candidates in top Congressional races Food Policy Action, an organization dedicated to educating the…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…will be announced in early February 2017. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. The Budget Control Act of 2011, passed by Congress, requires USDA to reduce 2015 ARC…
Clean Water Act: Report Details how Agencies Expand Authority
…of authority unless Congress acts to stop it.” Wenger called on California’s two senators to join efforts to clarify Clean Water Act enforcement and reform agency practices. “Congress has the…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…labeling bill passed by Congress this summer. Congress also set a deadline of two years for the study and the GMO labeling rules that USDA must craft. Vilsack said “it’s…
Prospects for a Vote on TPP Improving Slightly
Several prominent politicians have recently made comments that would seem to boost prospects for a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the lame-duck session of Congress after the elections. A…
Agri View: Labor Technology
…falling. So, can technology solve a problem that Congress will not solve? If it will, we need more technology in Washington. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner. Richard…
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
…stands, renewable fuels and trade. The 148-page report calls on Congress to eliminate the Renewable Fuels Standard along with trade-stifling tariffs and tariff rate quotas. The report also criticizes Congress…
Chance for TPP Passage Slim
…administration as the President is pressing Congress to approve the agreement. However, with both presidential candidates speaking out against the trade deal, Congress has been reluctant to consider TPP. Leadership…
Vilsack Announces Sorghum Board Appointments
…by certified sorghum producer 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 to…
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
…creeks, small streams, and even puddles.” Farm Bureau used a Senate report on the Clean Water Act this week to call on Congress to act on the rule. From the…