As agriculture eagerly awaits a farm bill, another hurdle has emerged. Now, a forestry dispute appears to be in the way, according to Politico. Pat Roberts, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, continues to insist that the conference committee negotiators are “close” to reaching an agreement. He says finding an agreement on the forestry title is the biggest obstacle. That’s …
Many Key Issues with Farm Bill
Many in agriculture are hoping lawmakers can complete the 2018 Farm Bill yet this year. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there is a mix of key issues facing Congress right now. Many Key Issues with Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Congress Returns with Hopes of Farm Bill Passage
Lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., this week with a need to still find a path forward on the farm bill. However, multiple measures, including 2019 appropriation bills, must also be passed in the lame-duck session. The House is scheduled to leave on Dec. 13, while the Senate is scheduled to adjourn on Dec. 14. But, Congress could stay in session …
Hoping for a Farm Bill
As lawmakers return back to Washington D.C., Tyron Spearman reports many are hoping this is the week we see some movement on the 2018 Farm Bill. Hoping for a Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Committed to Completing a Farm Bill This Year
Certain lawmakers say they are committed to getting a farm bill put together yet this year. Tyron Spearman has the story. Committed to Completing a Farm Bill This Year Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Little Room for Farm Bill in Lame Duck
The prospect of getting a farm bill finished in the lame duck session appears low, as there is much the conference committee must agree on. Lawmakers returned to work this week with a busy lame duck session in store, and a farm bill full of disagreements on policy. The House and Senate must work quickly to also pass federal funding …
Perdue Optimistic for Farm Bill by End of Year
We have been hearing from folks in all aspects of the agriculture industry and from certain lawmakers that they feel we will see a new farm bill competed in 2018. And that includes Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who told reporters this week in New Jersey that he’s still optimistic a farm bill will be passed before the end of the …
Farm Bill Questions after Mid-Term Elections
There are questions as to when we will get a new farm bill now that the mid-term elections are over. Tyron Spearman has the story. Farm Bill Questions after Mid-Term Elections Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Peterson Expects New Farm Bill in Lame-Duck Session
The likely incoming Chair of the House Agriculture Committee says farmers and ranchers can expect a new farm bill before the end of 2018. Collin Peterson, the current Ranking Member, said farm bill negotiators are getting “relatively close” to an agreement on a final measure that Congress could pass during the lame-duck session. Various ag industry groups fear that starting …
NCBA Optimistic on a New Farm Bill
Now that the mid-term elections are over, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman asked National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, his thoughts going forward. NCBA Optimistic on a New Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …