…fertilizer prices. With increasing costs of fertilizer over the past few years it has been a growing concern for farmers. That has prompted lawmakers to push for more government scrutiny…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…state does not work and is not effective for protecting public health and the environment.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
California’s Prop 12 was once again in the spotlight before the House Agriculture Committee at last week’s “Member Day” hearing. The hearing allowed lawmakers who are not on the ag…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…leaders noted that the farm bill extension is not a substitute for a five-year farm bill. Lawmakers will continue working towards a more long-term solution. The continuing resolution not only…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…going to be necessary.” He says it may still be a while before lawmakers can focus on the Farm Bill. “As you know, it has been probably one of the…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…on U.S. inshell and shelled almonds by 15 percent. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, the lawmakers highlighted the negative impact such an action would have…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023 seeks to improve federal food distribution while also supporting farmers and ranchers. Introduced last month, the legislation would bolster the U.S. Department…
Search for Speaker Another Delay for Farm Bill
…up to three legislative days. Lawmakers have a Nov. 17 deadline to come up with a budget or once again face a partial government shutdown. And now, Republican lawmakers say…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
The threat of a government shutdown continues to loom as hard right Republicans demand deep cuts on spending and lawmakers on both sides stay committed to their party lines. If…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
While lawmakers continue the back-and-forth on the budget, some are keeping their eye on the farm bill. Speaking on the Senate Floor, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) made a plea for…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
The deadline is here. The current farm bill expires at the end of this month, and lawmakers don’t seem close to passing a new one. There are many questions left…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and collaborating with lawmakers to secure much-needed relief funding and executive action. He acknowledged the resilience of local communities that are still in the process of recovery. The executive order…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
…opponents turned up the fire this week when a bipartisan group of more than 150 lawmakers sent a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) and ranking member…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
Lawmakers are looking to enhance resiliency to drought and flooding by making improvements to an important Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, Deb Fischer, and Jeff…