Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate did approve a short-term funding bill which not only funds the government until January 19th, but the legislation also includes a 1-year extension of Farm Bill programs at the same levels authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …
Extension of Farm Bill Approved
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. have moved some things along this week, which includes extending the current Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
New Rule Will Enhance Transparency in Poultry Markets
A new rule will enhance transparency in the poultry industry and establish a more level playing field for contract growers. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Congress Unlikely to Pass a New Farm Bill this Year
We are hearing more and more that a new Farm Bill coming this yet is very unlikely. Some feel an extension is needed, and as Tyron Spearman reports, some have other ideas of what may or may not happen. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
As the House is getting back to work after selecting a new speaker, there are growing calls for an extension for the farm bill. Ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, David Scott (D-GA), called on fellow representatives to extend the 2018 Farm Bill by one year. “We stand united against any efforts to take food away from children’s families …
NMPF Regulatory Work Registers with Influential Audience
It may be one of most-hidden secrets for National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) members. NMPF’s influential quarterly publication that puts dairy’s side of the story before the government and regulatory experts who directly influence dairy policy. But it’s a secret that’s hiding in plain sight, as the Regulatory Register is a critical part of NMPF’s regulatory work. During this week’s Dairy Defined …
Speaker Johnson a “Real Win for Cattle Producers”
The nation has a new Speaker of the House, and he’s someone already trusted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). NCBA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane said though Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has not served on the Agriculture Committee, he has a strong voting record when it comes to agriculture. “He has been a pretty reliable …
Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on the Waters of the U. S. Rule (WOTUS) to look closer at the rule and the actions taken since the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett vs. Environmental Protection Agency case. A member of the committee, Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said the Supreme Court has a …
Farm Bill Discussions Continue
Congress is hoping to get things back on track now that a Speaker has been chosen. But even while that process was taking place, Tyron Spearman reports discussions were still underway concerning a new Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farm Bill Extension Expected
As the House continues its search for a new speaker, some members of the Senate are watching and waiting for the legislative work to continue, especially when it comes to the Farm Bill. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said he believes it continues to get more unlikely that a farm bill will be completed this year. “The dysfunction …