…of reinstating the provision in this year’s Farm Bill, noting that the bipartisan legislation passed by the House Agriculture Committee last year included 100 percent of pork producers’ priorities. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-04-25
…agricultural topics including the Commodity Classic, Prop 12, water issues, and evolving consumer trends. The show wraps up by exploring the complexities of state versus federal legislation in agriculture. Listen…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent legislation introduced by State Senator…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…more galvanized and more motivated than ever before to get this legislation passed,” he said. Despite the setback, efforts to pass year-round E15 sales legislation continue. A bipartisan group of…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…legislation aims to distinguish American-produced beef and empower farmers and ranchers by providing clear labeling indicating the origin of their products. The bill is expected to benefit small and mid-sized…
Bill Introduced to Limit Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act of 1906
Zumwalt Meadow in Kings Canyon National Park in California…
NCGA Expressed Disappointment Over Year-Round E15 Access in Year-End Legislation
DepositPhotos image The National Corn Growers Association expressed disappointment over the lack of year-round E15 access in year-end legislation, which they believed would help farmers facing low crop prices. NCBA…
NCBA Comments on CTA Injunction Reinstatement
…the mandate. In addition, NCBA is encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would permanently protect cattle producers from these requirements. Producers are advised to stay informed about future rulings or…
American Agriculture History Minute-Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm Legislation
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute-Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm Legislation In 1856, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation to…
Farm Bill Extension, Ag Disaster Aid in Fed Funding CR
DepositPhotos image Some ag oriented measures were part of legislation approved this weekend – Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through mid-March. Rod Bain reports. Farm Bill Extension, Ag Disaster…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted In 1856, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation…
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Senate has passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). The legislation, in addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, also provides…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…Endorsed by major agricultural groups like the National Sorghum Producers, the legislation proposes economic assistance targeted for the 2024 crop year. Under the FARM Act, payment calculations would be based…
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
…in agricultural aviation, an industry that is often subject to stringent regulations and evolving legislation. According to Justin Stoss, chairman of CAAA, the organization plays an essential role in ensuring…