…are to rural economies, I also know that your industry has suffered from overzealous, job-killing regulation. I am committed to reducing the regulatory burden on all businesses, and my team…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…began considering the measure. “It was the only reauthorization bill in that Congress that voluntarily offered savings,” the letter said. “These difficult cuts resulted from hard choices made to reform…
Day Without Immigrants Protests Slowed Some Meatpacking Operations
…employees to express themselves,” noting that the meat industry has long supported comprehensive immigration reform. Media reports listed several types of business closures, largely in urban areas, and including grocery…
Conaway Statement on Scott Pruitt Confirmation
…Administrator Pruitt understands that farmers and ranchers are the original, and best, stewards of the land, and I look forward to working with him to provide much-needed regulatory relief for…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…been victims of EPA’s harsh regulatory overreach. Farmers are conservationists to the core and we want to play a positive, cooperative role in protecting the environment we rely on to…
House Agriculture Committee Approves Two Measures
The House Agriculture Committee approved two measures regarding the regulation of pesticides. H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, would clarify Congressional intent regarding pesticide regulation in or around waters…
House Agriculture Committee Holding Farm Bill Hearing Wednesday
…Act and the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a farm bill field hearing next week in Manhattan, Kansas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…agents, and soil. To review the proposed rule or submit comments, go to: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=APHIS-2008-0076 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,…
Trump Tax Announcement Looming
The Donald Trump administration is expected to make an announcement soon regarding taxes and possible reforms. While little details were available, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week said…
USDA Announces Recommended Decision on California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…Meeting details are available on the AMS website at www.ams.usda.gov/caorder. Along with issuing this recommended decision, USDA will publish a Regulatory Economic Impact Analysis it conducted to determine the potential…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0022 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comments to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0022, Regulatory Analysis and…
USGC, RFA, Growth Energy Urge Administration to Address China Trade Tariffs on Ethanol, DDGs
…groups to Trump. “[W]e respectfully ask that reform of these punitive ethanol tariff rates be included in any potential upcoming trade negotiations with China.” China has grown to be a…
A “Huge Victory:” Cattlemen Hail U.S. House Passage of Resolution to Repeal BLM’s Planning 2.0 Rule
…“For years, the Obama Administration ignored the concerns of ranchers and local officials and instead rammed through this massive regulatory overreach as they were being shown the door,” said Ethan…
Ag Producers’ Confidence Surges During January
…that business will face a less restrictive regulatory environment in the years ahead. Agricultural producers were asked to provide their view of the likely regulatory environment over the next five…