farmland

Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act Reintroduced in Congress

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative

Stefanik and Crawford Reintroduce PASS Act to Block Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland U.S. Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Rick Crawford (R-AR) have officially reintroduced the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, a bill designed to strengthen national security by prohibiting foreign adversaries from purchasing or controlling American agricultural land and agribusinesses. “Food security is national security, and I’m …

Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Beef Promotion Operating Committee Approves FY 2026 Projects

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), Funding, Marketing, Regulation

Beef Checkoff Approves $38.1 Million in FY2026 Programs The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Beef Promotion Operating Committee has approved $38.1 million in programs during fiscal year 2026. These investments are pending USDA approval and are designed to advance key areas including beef promotion, research, industry information, producer communications, foreign marketing, and consumer information. The Beef Promotion Operating Committee—made up of 10 …

ag groups

Ag Groups Highlight Economic Challenges, Farm Bill Needs And Market Expansion In Letter To Trump

Dan Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Legislative

Ag Coalition Urges President Trump to Support Farmers Through Full Farm Bill and Market Expansion A broad coalition of agriculture groups has united to send a powerful message to President Trump, expressing urgent economic concerns and requesting additional support for American farmers. In a letter delivered last week, the coalition acknowledged the positive steps of the One Big Beautiful Bill …

recurring funding

FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research Projects

Dan Cattle, Florida, Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB), Industry, Legislative, Sponsored Content

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research Projects The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) has received a critical boost to its mission with newly established recurring funding from the Florida Legislature. This change brings stability to a board that plays a vital role in supporting Florida’s beef and cattle industry. We spoke with Woody Larson …

Farm rescue act

Bill To Provide More Timely Support Through PLC Introduced

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Regulation

Farm Rescue Act Aims to Deliver Faster Relief for U.S. Farmers in Tough Economy Amid growing economic pressure on America’s farmers, a new piece of legislation is making waves in Washington. The Farm Rescue Act, introduced this week by Congresswoman Julia Lutlow, is designed to provide timely financial relief for producers enrolled in the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. “Well, …

Boozman

NCBA Provides Insight on the Continuing Resolution’s Impact on the Cattle Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Regulation, USDA-APHIS

Congressional Appropriations Decisions Could Impact the U.S. Cattle Industry As Congress works through the process of continuing to fund the federal government, industry leaders are closely watching how decisions in Washington could affect agriculture. We spoke with Tanner Beymer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) to get his take on the appropriations process and how it could directly influence …

pork producers

Pork Producers Push Congress to fix Proposition 12

Dan Legislative, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

Pork Producers Urge Congress to Fix Proposition 12 During Capitol Hill Visit Last week, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) brought 100 pork producers from 20 states to Washington, D.C., urging lawmakers to take action on a critical issue affecting the pork industry: California’s Proposition 12. “According to the NPPC, California’s proposition 12 is ‘driving up costs for consumers, threatening …

Clean Water Act

New Clean Water Rule to clarify WOTUS Definition and Conform with SCOTUS Sackett Ruling

Dan Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Irrigation, Legislative, Water

Trump Administration Set to Propose New Clean Water Act Rule, Rolling Back Wetlands Protections The Trump administration is preparing to propose a new Clean Water Act rule that may eliminate federal protections for many wetlands across the United States, according to an internal EPA presentation obtained by POLITICO’s E&E News. “Under the proposed rule, the federal government would regulate wetlands …

maha report

Ag Industry Expectation of the Second Installment of the MAHA Report

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Regulation

Second MAHA Report Expected Soon — Modern Ag Alliance Reacts to Draft Findings The highly anticipated second installment of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report is expected to be released soon. As producers and ag leaders await the final details, the Modern Ag Alliance is weighing in on what the next wave of findings could mean for the agriculture …

maha

MAHA Report Draft Shows No Pesticide Restrictions

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Regulation

MAHA Report Draft Avoids Direct Action on Ultra-Processed Foods and Pesticides A new draft of the upcoming Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report, reviewed by the New York Times, reveals that it will not propose direct restrictions on ultra-processed foods and pesticides, despite earlier speculation that stricter recommendations were on the table. The development could be considered a relief for …