…it now must be voted on by Congress. “Trade is good for America, especially our farm economy,” said Bowling. “On behalf of all corn farmers across America, we urge Congress…
Vietnam Set to Delay TPP Vote on Heals of U.S. Election
Vietnam is set to delay ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership until next year, as anxiety is rising over the deal in the U.S. Congress and the anti-trade presidential campaigns. A top…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
…the limited authority Congress gave them, even to the point of regulating ordinary plowing, a normal farming activity exempted by Congress. They have even claimed authority to regulate tire ruts…
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…has clearly failed farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and consumers. We will continue to work with this Committee, all of Congress, and the Administration to encourage greater oversight of this concerning…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…the market. This trend toward consolidation will continue unless and until Congress addresses these regulatory hurdles,” Novak told the Senate Committee. Novak testified on behalf of both the National Corn…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…billion in new funding to support states in expanding treatment options. Recently, Congress passed legislation aimed at addressing the crisis; however did not provide any funding that would expand resources….
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
Getting a vote this year on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was the top issue on which pork producers from around the country lobbied their congressional lawmakers this week during…
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…Planting.” He said farm and ranch families have been on Capitol Hill asking members of Congress to conduct hearings to review the staggering amount of pending merger deals in agriculture…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…for Chinese production of rice, wheat, and corn. United States Trade Representative Michael Froman and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by bipartisan members of Congress in…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…downturn. Both organizations say that America’s farmers can’t afford to wait for assistance until after the November election. They’re asking Congress for emergency relief for the hardest-hit farmers, increased funding…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…board under the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983. Research and promotion programs are industry-funded, were authorized by Congress, and date back to 1966. Since then, Congress has authorized the…
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
Conaway House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) joined U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and a bipartisan group of Members of Congress in…
Vilsack: Clear View of GMO Rules Before 2017
…Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture, “We’re very committed to getting this done in the time frame that Congress directed.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
National Mango Board Members Named
…back to 1966, when Congress passed the Cotton Research and Promotion Act. Since then, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers…