…that PG&E is responsible for is being looked at as a government bailout of the utility by many opponents of the legislation. A significant number of agriculture groups including CCGGA…
Farm Bill Conference Could be Slow
…Both chambers of Congress passed a version of the bill last month. House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Conaway’s office says staff is working through the legislation and “hope to begin…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…farm bill. With the defeat of the AG Act, work will continue in the pursuit of fair and equitable immigration reform legislation. “What we’ve always asked of the administration is…
Perdue Hopeful NAFTA Agreement with Mexico Coming Soon
…another big topic of conversation, with Perdue saying he’s very optimistic it will get passed in Congress before the current legislation expires. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News…
Anger Rises as Tariffs Take Effect
…In talking about Trump’s tariffs, Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah says, “I want to kill them.” The Finance Committee chaired by Hatch is working on legislation to rein the president…
Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
…other stakeholders with this long-delayed approval of PRIA.” Stabenow says the Senate Ag Committee is a place where lawmakers can come together and get good things done. “This bipartisan legislation…
Trump Administration Drafting Bill to Pull U.S. Out of WTO?
…rules. Trump has reportedly been discussing the withdrawal of the U.S. from the WTO altogether. However, Congress is unlikely to approve the measure. Administration officials involved in drafting the legislation…
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Next Stop: Conference
The Senate passed a bipartisan farm bill Thursday, sending the legislation to conference so the House and Senate can mend their differences. The vote, 86 to 11, capped off a…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…rural Americans and everyone who depends on the nation’s agricultural production.” Congress will remain under tremendous pressure from the country’s agriculture industry to get the legislation delivered to President Trump…
Senate Farm Bill Making Progress
…Mitch McConnell says the chamber has the opportunity to finalize this bill this week. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday, calling the legislation “the…
Ganaz, GroGuru Win Radicle Automation Challenge
…technology. “The labor shortage in agriculture has reached a critical stage, and without legislation for workable ag immigration reform, we need to be proactive in accelerating the development of technology…
Assembly Bill Looks to Address Wild Pig Problem
…of the legislation is actually supported by animal welfare and environmental groups. The bill prevents the use of poison bait to kill pigs, which could inadvertently hurt other animals. The…
Senate Farm Bill Setting Up for Debate
…a procedural vote on the motion to proceed to the farm bill legislation, which will likely pave the way for debate. The Congressional Budget Office posted its breakdown of the…
Farm Leader: Congress Must Now Focus on Agricultural Immigration Reform
…“Farm Bureau is a family-based organization,” Johansson said. “We support policies that protect families throughout the immigration process.” He noted that congressional leaders may consider new legislation on agricultural visas…