…reform, it is important to highlight the unique challenges of the agricultural industry and explore opportunities within the tax code to better support a vibrant farm sector. “As with tax…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…Leon, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “The staggering regulatory burdens and costs placed on California farmers have already placed our industry at a competitive…
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
…Congress. Pat Wolff, senior director of congressional relations for AFBF, addressed agriculture’s need for sweeping tax reform in a hearing before the House Agriculture Committee. “Running a farm or ranch…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…reform package include permanent repeal of the estate tax. Sometimes referred to as the “death tax,” the levy is imposed on the net value – less an exemption – of…
AFBF and NGFA Urge Senate to Confirm Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary This Week
…Congress on international trade, farm bill and regulatory issues affecting U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses.” Perdue has the bipartisan support of six past agriculture secretaries, the AFBF and NGFA noted,…
FMC to Acquire Part of Divested DuPont Crop Protection Business
…formulation plants. The acquisition will bring DuPont’s world-class discovery and development organization, including its Delaware crop protection research headquarters, 14 regional development labs and related regulatory capabilities. This organization includes…
Agriculture Groups Focus on Importance of Immigration Reform in Letter to President
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition last week emphasized the importance of immigration reform for America’s farmers and ranchers in a letter sent to President Donald Trump. 70 groups representing a variety…
NCC Pleased With EPA’s Chlorpyrifos Action
…for the basis of regulatory decisions, particularly without access to the study data. Sheryl Kunickis, director of USDA’s Office of Pest Management Policy, said, “This is a welcome decision grounded…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…sustainability of farmers across the country. Furthermore, we trust that Secretary-designate Perdue will pursue a resolution to one of our industry’s greatest needs, ensuring that immigration reform – one that…
Study Find Some Confusion Regarding New Fuel Choices
…industry’s annual international trade show, and the creative force behind the environmental education program, TurfMutt.com. OPEI-Canada represents members on a host of issues, including recycling, emissions and other regulatory developments…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews the Farm Credit System
…than it was 100 years ago. With advances in agricultural technology, increasing global competition, rising input costs, and greater regulatory burdens, U.S. producers require more capital to keep their businesses…
Ag Groups Divided on Health Care Reform
Two of the bigger Agriculture groups are divided on the Republican plan (American Health Care Act) to replace the Affordable Care Act. Politico’s Morning Agriculture report says American Farm Bureau…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association NCBA President Testifies on Cattlemen’s Priorities for 2018 Farm Bill $150M for FMD Vaccine Bank, Regulatory Relief, Trade Top Group’s Agenda In testimony on Capitol Hill today,…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…Regulatory Accountability Act was in place. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Regulatory Accountability Act (Sec. 103) This bill revises federal rulemaking procedures under the Administrative Procedure…