Policy Articles
Freedom Caucus Causes Hiccup in House Bill
Published May 21, 2018
Friday’s farm bill vote was a game of chicken between Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and the Freedom Caucus. Policy Solutions President and CEO Jay Truitt says the Freedom Caucus played it all the way to the end.…Mixed Feedback After House Farm Bill Debate
Published May 20, 2018
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke is watching the discussions on the Agricultural Risk Coverage program and Price Loss Coverage program in both the House and Senate versions of the farm bill. “The way we’re working with ARC and…Perdue Applauds Regulatory Change
Published May 19, 2018
Regulatory relief is being applauded by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. The omnibus spending package included the removal of a rule requiring farmers to get a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) or System for Award Management (SAM) number to participate in…Farm Bill Rejected in the House
Published May 18, 2018
There was no shortage of farm bill drama on Capitol Hill. After more than 100 hearings and listening sessions across the country, the farm bill was defeated 213-to-198. The Freedom Caucus joined with Democrats to bring down the bill. Those…USGC Responds to Chinese Sorghum Decision
Published May 18, 2018
In a statement, U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight said he is pleased with China’s decision to drop its anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases against U.S. sorghum. Sleight described it as “a step in the right direction for…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 18, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Hear the latest in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations in this week's update.Anti-Sugar Action Should Not be Ignored
Published May 18, 2018
Any time an anti-sugar amendment comes up for a vote in Congress, American Sugar Alliance Director of Media Relations Phillip Hayes says it should be taken seriously. “There are people out there who want to write sugar producers out of…Sugar Reform Amendment Fails by a Wide Margin
Published May 18, 2018
The House overwhelmingly rejected proposed changes to the sugar program with a vote of 278 to 137. North Carolina Representative Virginia Fox sponsored the amendment, saying sugar is treated differently than all other commodities. "It is the only program that…Farm Bill Debate Resumes
Published May 18, 2018
The House is expected to resume debate on H.R. 2 within minutes. If all goes well, the farm bill could pass by late morning. The one remaining hurdle is a possible battle over an unrelated issue. The conservative Freedom Caucus…