…market have been nil,” Nelson said. “We’re eager to look at the language and then offer our unqualified support to members of Congress,” concludes Nelsen. Nelsen also serves as chair…
TPP Will Benefit California, Farm Leader Says
Wenger With today’s release of the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the California Farm Bureau Federation urged the state’s congressional delegation to support the agreement. The TPP…
Statement from Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
…period of consideration and review in the coming months, Congress will move quickly to pass this agreement. While the release of the text is a critical benchmark, there is still…
Senate Passes Resolution to Withdraw WOTUS Rule
…it would give EPA jurisdiction over millions of acres of state and private property. Without action by Congress and the President to withdraw this rule; producers, stakeholders and states will…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF, Regarding Election of Paul Ryan to Speaker of the House
…ranchers in his time in Congress.” “He has supported sensible changes in enforcement of the Endangered Species Act, backed open and fair trade with the rest of the world, fought…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…from 63 countries, Oct. 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. AgNet West was at the convention and visited with several California companies. In its 66th year, the…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. The Budget Control Act of 2011, passed by Congress, requires USDA to reduce payments by 6.8 percent. For more information, producers are…
No More Constraints on U.S. Cotton Policy
…Memphis-based NCC continues its active engagement with U.S. trade officials at the WTO, as well as with Congress, to ensure U.S. trade negotiators maintain a firm commitment not to accept…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…Ron Fisher, Fisher Nut Company. Almond leaders also were able to discuss industry issues with Central Valley Congressmen Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Modesto) who both serve…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…the country – enforcement of the Rule having been preliminarily enjoined in thirteen states – a stay will, consistent with Congress’s stated purpose of establishing a national policy, restore uniformity…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
…that I would only sign an agreement and present an agreement to Congress if I could be absolutely certain that it was good for American workers and good for American…
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
…boost U.S. exports and eliminate trade barriers. “While the full details of the partnership will not be released until the President presents it to Congress, cattle producers are assured this…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…the goals set by Congress and the Obama administration should help level the playing field for U.S. exports in a region that is the fastest growing in the world but…