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…
Finding Out What Farm Bill Programs Continue Operation
DepositPhotos image Most of USDA’s Farm Bill programs continue operation to year’s end if new legislation is not passed, however, some expired on September 30th. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
DepositPhotos image Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…Freytag, Political Advisory Committee chair and executive vice president at Crunch Pak, LLC. “Government actions and legislation has an immense impact on the industry,” said Freytag. “Building relationships and sharing…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
…Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland. PLC Executive Director and…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to implement this legislation to maximize its benefits, promote equity and assist all producers,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a news release. NRCS is looking for input on how…
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
…confinement legislation Prop 12, and pork producers around the nation are feeling the effect. National Pork Producers Council Economist Holly Cook said it’s a costly transition for producers. “So, from…
Federal Food Administration Act Seeks to Reorganize Food Safety Oversight
Lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reorganizing food safety oversight in the U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Rosa DeLauro have introduced the Federal Food Administration Act, aiming to create…
Consequences of No New Farm Bill
…consequences of not finishing the legislation and adding another extension of the 2018 bill. While crop insurance is a permanent program, it does need improvements to make it more affordable…
Massive Coalition of Ag Groups Call for Farm Bill Finalization
…Farm Bureau Federation, noted that “passing a stopgap extension of this critical piece of legislation would put it at risk of further delay.” The groups emphasize that delaying the farm…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…have helped to secure the passage of the legislation placing a new bond measure on the ballot in November. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing…