Articles tagged under: Biden
Executive Order Addresses the Right to Repair
Published July 7, 2021
President Biden is preparing to issue a series of executive orders that focus on competition in the marketplace. The White House said USDA will begin a rulemaking process to increase competition in agriculture and boost farm income. The Federal Trade…Broadband Touted at Biden’s Wisconsin Appearance
Published June 30, 2021
President Joe Biden was scheduled to visit a dairy farm northwest of Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. However, the plan changed and Biden traveled to LaCrosse, Wisconsin to promote the infrastructure bill. In addition to roads…Support for Dairy Farmers
Published June 28, 2021
President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be in Wisconsin tomorrow. There is speculation the Biden Administration will use this stop as an opportunity to announce the release of direct payments for dairy farmers.Ag on the Agenda
Published June 28, 2021
President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be in southwest Wisconsin tomorrow. The White House said the appearance will focus on growing agriculture and the rural economy. No other details were released.Scott: Tax Proposal May Lead to More Consolidation
Published June 3, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott is voicing concern about proposed tax changes that would impact farmers, ranchers and small businesses. In a letter to President Biden, Scott cited stepped-up basis and capital gains. Scott said this tax change could…Corps Wants Pipeline to Remain Open During Review
Published May 5, 2021
The Biden Administration is telling the federal courts the Dakota Access Pipeline should continue to operate while the Army Corps of Engineers conducts its environmental review. The EIS process is expected to continue through March of 2022.Holding the Line on Regulatory Wins
Published January 12, 2021
Farm Bureau enjoyed legislative wins during the four years of the Trump Administration. That victory column includes tax reform and regulatory relief. "We're probably not going to be able to swing for the fence like we have over the past…Trump and Biden Campaigns Outline Ag Policy Priorities
Published September 10, 2020
The American Farm Bureau Federation has received feedback from the Trump and Biden campaigns about key agricultural issues. Trump said he supported and signed the 2018 farm bill and worked to implement the legislation quickly. Trump also said COVID-19 has…