…also maintains science-based trade standards. All three countries must complete their own domestic processes before the USMCA comes into force. In the U.S., Congress will need to pass legislation to…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…Congressional help to address the shortage of veterinarians by encouraging the passing of the VMLRP Enhancement Act. The legislation would remove a 39 percent income withholding tax on awards received…
Cattlemen, Sheep Producers Urge Senate Action
…Skinner noted that if the ESA process was working as originally intended, species-specific legislation like H.R. 6784 would not be necessary. “We are grateful to see a vote on this…
Farm Bill’s Future Unknown as Congress Reshuffles After Election
…development of a conference report to enable the legislation to move through both congressional chambers, Peterson has noted he will remain in Washington, D.C. until a farm bill is completed….
Coalition Looks to Limit Future Agribusiness Mergers
…and Antitrust Review Act of 2018 back in August, with Representative Mark Pocan introducing the House companion bill shortly after. Supporters of the proposed legislation to suspend agribusiness mergers include…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced new legislation that will incentivize mechanization and other innovation in specialty crop production. In a press release, Panetta said, “The Specialty Crop Mechanization…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) may be receiving a significant overhaul as lawmakers move forward with legislation that would establish the most substantial changes to the law in decades. The…
House to Recess Without Final Vote on Farm Bill
House and Senate farm bill negotiators say they are close to a compromise on a final bill, but they won’t seal the deal before the current legislation expires on Sept….
National Farmers Union DC Fly-in This Week
…with some suggesting that the bill must be completed this week to be passed on-time before current legislation expires at the end of this month. Through the farm bill, NFU…
Farm Bill Merging Process Underway
…to finish a farm bill to get it signed by the President before the current legislation expires. However, Conaway says: “This system can move lightening quick if it wants to…
Agreement Streamlines Repair of High-Tech Farm Equipment
…Eggman, D-Stockton, introduced legislation known as the Right to Repair Act that would have ensured consumers of a wide array of electronic products would receive access to manufacturers’ diagnostic and…
GMO Labeling Rule Sent to OMB
…the final rule to the White House on the last day of August. The regulation, according to the Management and Budget Office, is now “pending review.” Legislation to create the…
Companies Targeted by Senator Sanders Fire Back
Companies targeted by Senator Bernie Sanders are firing back, calling his statements inaccurate in his accusations over food stamps. Sanders plans to introduce legislation that would require large companies, specifically,…