As the government shutdown continues, it has now officially reached an unfortunate milestone as being the longest shutdown ever recorded. As lawmakers continue to disagree about funding priorities many analysts…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…a potential free trade agreement, European agricultural leaders said during a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention. U.S. farmers and farm state lawmakers have pushed hard…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
Lawmakers have returned to Congress for the first time in 2019 and officials will have several significant issues that will need to be addressed. Along with the 2018 Farm Bill,…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…Federation (NMPF) issued a letter to lawmakers, noting the industry’s appreciation for some of the updates and improvements made to various programs and initiatives affecting dairy. “Members of Congress on…
President George H. W. Bush’s Funeral Puts Farm Bill Work on Hold
…pressure for the House and the Senate to pass a Bill with an already tight schedule. While lawmakers planned to finish up by the end of the week, according to…
Farm Bill’s Future Unknown as Congress Reshuffles After Election
…announced as early as this week, with other reports suggesting that the changeover in Congress could push the process into 2019. While not meeting the original deadline in September, lawmakers…
Coalition Looks to Limit Future Agribusiness Mergers
…rural, community, consumer, faith and other advocacy organizations” signed a letter that was recently sent to lawmakers encouraging them to cosponsor the Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review…
National Agriculture Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Pass a Farm Bill
…year. National Agriculture Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Pass a Farm Bill About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Conaway Determined to Complete Farm Bill
…lawmakers “should have gotten that off their backs,” referring to the anxiety farmers are facing. Conaway says that issue alone helps fuel the drive to finish the farm bill. Conaway…
Farm Bill Being Stalled Further Possible
…Democrat Collin Peterson this week speculated congress members from states impacted by the hurricane will pressure lawmakers to “either add something to the farm bill or appropriations,” according to Politico….
Panel Calls for Congress to Pass Senate Version of the Farm Bill
…the farm bill remains stalled as both the House and Senate are out of session ahead of the November midterm elections, and three of the top four farm bill lawmakers…
Casey’s Announces Partnership with Prime the Pump
…the nation’s largest E15 retailer,” she says. “The announcement underscores the critical need for lawmakers to approve the year-round use of E15.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
E15 Challenges Ahead
…House Agriculture Committee Democrat Collin Peterson, like several other ag-lawmakers and farm groups, applauded the announcement. Peterson, however, stated the action “will likely get tied up in the courts,” adding…
Roberts: We’re Making Progress on Farm Bill
Senator Pat Roberts says lawmakers are making progress on the farm bill. The Senate Ag Committee Chairman told Politico this week “we’re making progress,” adding “I know I keep saying…