…it’s not just that we’ve been setting record values on cattle prices and everything else—it’s the land values that have gone up.” As lawmakers debate the future of the 2017…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…report, said that rising production costs might force policymakers to reconsider spending on commodities, conservation, and nutrition programs. He warned that higher costs could push lawmakers to reduce budgets, affecting…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate…
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
…begin with.” Newhouse says that as he and other industry supporters are emphasizing the critical need for foreign workers, more and more lawmakers seem to be listening. “You know, this…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…net while lawmakers continue negotiating a comprehensive, long-term reauthorization. The current farm bill, originally passed in 2018, expired on September 30, 2023. Without an extension, many vital programs risk disruption,…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…lapse in funding, it is set to expire at the end of December 2024, increasing the pressure on lawmakers to act swiftly. Ten of the largest agricultural organizations advocating for…
AFBF President Duvall Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues
…lawmakers in D.C. here in 2025 to fix it. AFBF President Duvall Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
Shutterstock image During a recent Senate hearing on Capitol Hill, farm state lawmakers pressed officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the use of dairy terms in labeling…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the implications of California lawmakers preparing…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
DepositPhotos image Representative Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers on a tour of agricultural damage in Florida and Georgia caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The visit,…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…California and will be part of this review. Around the nation, more than 50 U.S. lawmakers have recently urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban paraquat nationwide, citing health…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…its advocacy for better conservation policies, providing science-based recommendations to lawmakers. Efforts included pushing for pollinator-friendly pesticide regulations and emphasizing the importance of sustainable land management. The report also highlighted…
NCBA Pushes for Tax Policy Stability as Expiration of Tax Cuts Looms
…you’re not going to survive a 60% tax. You’re not going to survive a 40% tax. It’s just undoable.” Eisele says he wants lawmakers in Washington D.C. to give cattle…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
…Markets Action, the Institute for Legislative Analysis, and the Organization for Competitive Markets. Its main goal is to fight against cronyism in agriculture and hold lawmakers accountable for their actions….