Last week, the U.S. Senate passed their version of the 2018 Farm Bill. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs, Allison Rivera, discusses a couple of parts of the bill important to cattle producers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Groups Applaud Passage of the Senate Farm Bill
The Senate farm bill was passed by a margin of 86 to 11 on Thursday, meeting the unofficial goal of getting the bill passed before the Independence Day holiday. Many in the agriculture industry applauded the outcome. From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Kevin Kester, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, today released the following statement: “Today’s successful Senate …
Senator David Perdue: Farm Bill Is A Jobs Bill
“Agriculture is not just a business, it’s a way of life for many people around our country” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the 2018 Farm Bill, which is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate. Click here to watch. Highlights: Farm Bill Is A …
Farm Bill Discussions on Senate Floor
Throughout the day, Senators eager to get a vote on the 2018 Farm Bill spent time discussing the various issues of the bill and its importance to farmers and rural America. U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow were two of those who spent time on the floor talking about the bill. Roberts made these …
Farm Bill Debate Continues
Efforts continue today on the floor of the U.S. Senate to move the 2018 Farm Bill along. Tyron Spearman has the latest details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Senate Farm Bill Making Progress
The Senate early this week showed large support for the farm bill, or at least debate on the bill. The procedural cloture vote Monday passed easily, 89-3. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the chamber has the opportunity to finalize this bill this week. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday, calling the legislation “the …
Georgia Farmers and Agriculture Leaders Applaud 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgia farmers and agriculture industry leaders are applauding committee passage of the 2018 farm bill. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) helped craft the bipartisan plan and secured a number of provisions important to Georgia. The farm bill now heads to the Senate floor for a vote. Georgia Agribusiness Council: “Having …
Senate Farm Bill Setting Up for Debate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set the process in motion for considering the farm bill on the Senate floor. On Monday evening, Politico says the Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote on the motion to proceed to the farm bill legislation, which will likely pave the way for debate. The Congressional Budget Office posted its breakdown of the …
Conaway Pleased with House Passage of Farm Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the farm bill Thursday afternoon by a slim margin, 213-211. The second vote on the bill again received no support from House Democrats. But during a teleconference this morning, House Agriculture Chairman Michael Conaway of Texas said he looks forward to working with the Senate to deliver an on-time farm bill. Conaway Pleased …
Perdue Comments on 2018 Farm Bill Passing the House of Representatives
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed their version of the 2018 Farm Bill: “I applaud Chairman Conaway and the House Agriculture Committee for their diligence and hard work in passing their 2018 Farm Bill through the House of Representatives. American producers have greatly benefited from the policies of the Trump …