…the Trump administration announced it’s budget for the coming fiscal year, which included a 31 percent cut to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Western Agricultural Processors Association President and CEO…
AG Sessions Says Deportation to Focus on Felons, not Farm Workers
…Nassif says: “The Attorney General’s comments confirm what we in the agriculture industry have understood to be the Administration’s interior enforcement policy: ICE activities will be directed toward deporting felons,…
Senate Ag Appropriator Says no Budget Cuts this Fiscal Year
…far along” to make an adjustment now, as requested by President Donald Trump. The President has proposed an $18 billion cut in discretionary spending, including more than $1 billion from…
Perdue Vote Won’t Happen This Week
…Georgia Governor was the final cabinet nomination by President Donald Trump, made the day before Trump’s inauguration. A wait on ethics papers delayed the process further. Perdue’s nomination was voted…
Protectionist Trade Rhetoric Not Beneficial for Global Ag Companies
The CEO of Deere and Company told CNBC trade rhetoric by President Donald Trump and prospects of a border tax are “worrisome” for global companies. Deere’s Samuel Allen says that…
Seed Industry to “Storm the Hill”
…$9 million. FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT: ASTA urges the new administration and Congress to review the implementation of FSMA to ensure it takes a risk-based approach to regulation. INNOVATION IN…
AFBF and NGFA Urge Senate to Confirm Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary This Week
…awaiting his attention and to begin the process of filling key positions within the department. It also is vital to have Gov. Perdue engaged fully within the administration and with…
Agriculture Groups Focus on Importance of Immigration Reform in Letter to President
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition last week emphasized the importance of immigration reform for America’s farmers and ranchers in a letter sent to President Donald Trump. 70 groups representing a variety…
U.S. Considering Tariffs on EU Products over Beef Spat
The Donald Trump administration is considering tariffs on specific products from the European Union in response to the EU’s ban on American beef from hormone-treated cattle. Trump is considering imposing…
Resolution Urging Trade Agreement with Japan Introduced
Two Republicans in the U.S. House are urging the Donald Trump administration to craft a trade agreement with Japan. Nebraska Representative Adrian Smith and Florida Representative Ted Yoho introduced a…
Trump May Seek Only Minor Tweaks to NAFTA
The Donald Trump administration seems more likely to pursue modest changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement in negotiations with Canada and Mexico. Trump called NAFTA a “disaster” during…
RFA Statement on Senate Ag Committee Approval of Perdue to be USDA Secretary
…planet. We look forward to Governor Perdue receiving full Senate approval and will work with him and others in the administration to continue the growth and evolution of the U.S….
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…hearing, demonstrating the type of leadership and commitment to agriculture that secured our endorsement more than two months ago when he was first nominated by President Trump. We are confident…
Farm Bureau Applauds Law to Restore Local Control of Federal Lands
…stakeholders. We are pleased that Congress passed and President Trump signed a law to overturn the flawed ‘Planning 2.0’ rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management. The new law…