…on the principle of “doing no harm.” NAFTA discussions should seek: Increased and improved regulatory alignment. Improved flow of goods at border crossings. Further alignment of sanitary and phytosanitary measures…
Tax and Regulatory Reform Top AFBF Fall Agenda
Tax and regulatory reform and a new farm bill will top the American Farm Bureau’s fall agenda, according to Farm Bureau’s executive director. Dale Moore says tax reform looks the…
Farmers Still Support Trump but Worry Over Farm Bill
…infrastructure spending as their top priority, and regulatory reform were chosen by five percent of respondents. 58 percent of farmers don’t expect Congress to approve spending money for infrastructure improvements…
Poll Shows Americans Support Tax Reform for Farmers
…found that 7 out of 10 American voters agreed passing tax reforms should be an important priority for Congress. Over half the voters supported specific tax reform provisions that would…
National Potato Council on Continued Mexican Potato Ban
…Mexican border but are prohibited from going further into the country. The NPC says the ruling ignores science and interferes with the role of the Mexican plant health regulatory authority….
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
…from the full survey have a margin of error of +/- 2%. More information about agriculture and tax reform is available at www.fb.org/taxreform. Morning Consult Tax Reform Survey Presentation (.pdf)…
Dow DuPont Merger to Close This Month
DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company have announced that all required regulatory approvals and clearances have been received to close on a merger of the two companies. The merger will…
Trump Endorsed Immigration Bill Could Harm Farm Labor
…interpreted to mean those in agriculture, according to the Hagstrom Report. The Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy, Or RAISE Act, does not target the H2A program, which brings…
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
…scientists, regulatory agencies and producers prepare for the potential introduction of laurel wilt into California,” said Jonathan Crane, a UF/IFAS professor of horticultural sciences and tropic fruit Extension specialist. “The…
Farmers Union Relieved by Failed ACA Repeal Vote
…Broadcasting News Service. from National Farmers Union NFU Relieved by Senate Health Care Vote, Hopeful for Bipartisan Reform The U.S. Senate voted down a “skinny repeal” of parts of the…
Tax Reform Crucial for America’s Farmers, Ranchers
…continue to face down tough economic challenges. “This move sets the stage for Congress to put tax reform on its agenda. Not only will reform strengthen our economy but by…
EPA, U.S. Army Move to Rescind 2015 “Waters of the U.S.”
The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Army, and Army Corps of Engineers (the agencies) are proposing a rule to rescind the Clean Water Rule and re-codify the regulatory text that…
Health Care Reform: NFU on What’s Happening Now
As the nation’s policy makers continue to hash out health care reform, farm groups are watching closely. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill talks with National Farmer’s Union Government…
Bankers List Goals for New Farm Bill, Ways to Prevent Farm Crisis
…farm bill, that benefits producers and their community banks, directing agencies to reduce regulatory burdens and prohibit regulations not based on statutory language or that add unnecessary regulatory burdens, requiring…