Policy Articles
ACE Talks Climate and Farm Bill
Published December 27, 2022
The American Coalition for Ethanol won't shy away from talking about climate change according to ACE CEO Brian Jennings. "We want to make it clear to policy makers on the state, national, and globally that corn ethanol is part of…Omnibus Appropriations Bill Signed
Published December 27, 2022
President Joe Biden has signed the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. The bill includes $3.7 billion for crop and livestock losses that happened this past year. There’s $2.2 billion for international food assistance and promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. USDA…Three Options for ’23 Farm Bill
Published December 23, 2022
When the new Congress convenes next month, Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson will be at the helm of the House Agriculture Committee. Thompson says there are three options for the 2023 farm bill. Number one, the bill could be allowed…Year Ends With Confirmation of Ag Trade Ambassador
Published December 23, 2022
As the lame duck session approached the finish line, the Senate confirmed Doug McKalip as the chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. McKalip was nominated in July, but a hold was put on the confirmation. McKalip was…‘A Big Win for Agriculture’
Published December 22, 2022
U.S. Grains Council Director of Trade Policy Andrew Brandt is looking forward to working with Alexis Taylor in her new role at USDA. "I think her confirmation is a big win for all of agriculture," said Brandt. "We've worked together…STB Rules on Rail Disputes
Published December 21, 2022
The Surface Transportation Board has adopted two rules to streamline rate disputes between railroads and shippers. One rule establishes a voluntary arbitration program. The other rule offers a new procedure to resolve small rate disputes. The Association of American Railroads…Ten-Year Wolf Management Plan Released
Published December 21, 2022
The Minnesota DNR has finalized its vision for wolf management over the next ten years. Six goals were highlighted in the plan, including maintaining a resilient wolf population and educate the public about wolves. The report says less than two…Omnibus Includes Provisions for Agriculture
Published December 21, 2022
The Senate passed the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. This bill includes $3.7 billion earmarked for disaster assistance for losses of revenue, quality and production in 2023. There’s $1.5 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers to improve navigation on…Sustainability Support
Published December 21, 2022
The year-end spending bill includes provisions to promote voluntary conservation practices to reduce high carbon emissions. This language would allow private sector funds to supplement federal conservation programs.