A new bill would help rural Americans get clean drinking water. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Susan Collins introduced the bipartisan Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, or The Healthy H2O Act. Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat and Collins, a Maine Republican, say the bill will provide water testing and treatment technology grants directly to …
Florida Cattlemen Visit Lawmakers in Tallahassee
Week two of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session saw lawmakers talking to cattle ranchers from across the state. Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains what FCA members discussed while in Tallahassee. To learn more, contact the FCA office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Bills of Interest to Agriculture Moving in Georgia Legislature
Week ten in the Georgia Legislature was another busy one, as lawmakers continued their efforts to move legislation along. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley notes where things stand with bills of interest to agriculture. The last day of the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session is scheduled to be March 30. To keep track of any of the bills during the …
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
More than 400 organizations affirmed the support of the pesticide regulatory system under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA, in a letter to lawmakers this week. The letter is in response to recently introduced legislation that the organizations say would undermine the science-based standards contained within our nation’s pesticide law. This is the third time these organizations …
Florida Lawmakers Seek to Curb China Land Purchases
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/March 15, 2023) — The Florida Senate has started fast-tracking a proposal that would bar the sale of agricultural land and property within 20 miles of military bases to interests tied to the Chinese government or other nations on a list of “countries of concern.” The bill (SB 264), which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, also would …
Alabama Starts Black Vulture Depredation Permitting April 1
Cattle producers across many areas of the county recently welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan Black Vulture Relief Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s a bill designed to give producer’s greater flexibility on black vulture management. But in Alabama, a new program through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) starts April 1. ADAI Deputy Commissioner Hassey Brooks explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall …
Two Busy Weeks for Florida Cattlemen in Tallahassee
The 2023 Florida Legislative Session kicked off last week in Tallahassee, and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) was there for an event, and will be there a couple of days this week for another. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains what members of FCA have been and will be doing. To learn more about this week’s Boots on the Hill, contact the FCA …
NCBA Hails House Passage of Resolution to Stop WOTUS Rule
Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res 27, a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) resolution of disapproval. The legislation was sponsored by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves from Missouri and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer of North Carolina. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the passage of the joint resolution that basically would invalidate …
Georgia Agriculture in Good Shape with Bills after Crossover Day
Crossover Day 2023 came and went this past week in the Georgia Legislature. Week nine was one where lawmakers were busy getting bills passed by March 6th. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley says they are still in a good spot when it comes to bills of interest to agriculture. To keep track of any of the bills during …
DeSantis Remarks to Florida Legislative Open Session
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/March 7, 2023) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday gave his State of the State address to open the legislative session. Here are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, Madam President, members of the Legislature and fellow citizens: It is my duty under the Constitution to inform the Legislature concerning the condition of the state and …