climate hubs

Congress Plans to Scrap USDA Climate Hubs, Following Trump Guidance

Dan Agri-Business, Climate Change, Environment, Legislative, Regulation, USDA

The Ames, Iowa-based Midwest Climate Hub, which along with the other 10 regional climate hubs under the USDA, is slated to be cut from the federal agriculture budget. The U.S. House appropriations bill that sets the 2026 fiscal year budgets for agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and related agencies includes no funds for climate hubs or climate corps. …

livestock groups

Livestock Groups React to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

Dan Cattle, Economy, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

With the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill on July 1st, livestock groups are reacting to the news. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said, “The Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill protects family farmers and ranchers across the country from a massive tax hike at the end …

senate

Senate Passes Their Version of the One Big Beautiful Bill

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill by the US Senate on July 1st, many ag provisions are included in the Senate’s version of the bill.  According to the Georgia Agribusiness Council, the key agriculture provisions in the bill include: The bill now goes back to the US House of Representatives. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet Sponsored ContentCIR …

Big Beautiful Bill

Livestock Producers Push for Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

Dan Cattle, Economy, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is highlighting the support from their members for the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill as it makes its way through the legislative process. During the “One, Big, Beautiful Event” held at the White House last week, President Trump highlighted specific efforts and sectors that would be impacted by the bill. Kevin Kester, fifth-generation …

Farm Bill

Big Beautiful Bill Contains Farm Bill Provisions

Dan Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Legislative

Inside the sprawling legislative package moving through Washington, key elements of the long-awaited Farm Bill have made their way into both House and Senate proposals—a positive development for the agricultural sector. According to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), the Senate’s version of the bill closely mirrors the House version, which is essential for eventual passage. Provisions include: Jamie …

New World Screwworm

Secretary of Agriculture Shares Details On New World Screwworm Efforts with Mexico

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Legislative, Pest/Pest Control

During the House Agriculture Committee hearing last week, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins shared the details of the Department’s actions in response to New World Screwworm. In response to a question from Representative Ronny Jackson of Texas, the Secretary provided details of the efforts with Mexico and the benchmarks the USDA is considering in relaxing the border closure Secretary …

Renewable Fuel Standard

Secretary of Agriculture Provides Statement on EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard

Dan Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Environment, Legislative

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released a statement last week supporting the US Environmental Protection Agency’s volume requirements in the Renewable Fuel Standard for American Grown Biofuels. According to an EPA press release, the EPA’s proposed volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 would be the highest ever under the program that “Sets strong growth targets for key renewable …

livestock industry

Livestock Industry Groups Reacts To Senate Version Of The Big Beautiful Bill

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Economy, Legislative, Livestock, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

With the release of the Senate’s version of the “Big Beautiful Bill”, livestock industry groups are noting their support of the language in the bill. The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry released their legislative text for the Big Beautiful Bill Earlier this week including support for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, the National Animal …

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Senate Ag Committee Releases Text of Ag Portion of The Big Beautiful Bill

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative

The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Chairman John Boozman released the text of the budget reconciliation package known as the Big Beautiful Bill. Chairman Boozman said, “This bill takes a commonsense approach to reforming SNAP—cutting waste, increasing state accountability, and helping recipients transition to self-sufficiency through work and training. It’s about being good stewards of taxpayer dollars …

Livestock groups

Livestock Groups Congratulate New USDA & EPA Officials

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Legislative, Livestock

Livestock groups and producers are applauding the confirmation of newly confirmed USDA and EPA officials. Earlier this week, the US Senate confirmed Judge Stephen Vaden as Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture and David Fotouhi as Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said, “The cattle industry is thrilled …