Articles tagged under: Farm Bill 2023
Farm Bill Outreach Continues
Published September 20, 2023
American Soybean Association Vice President Josh Gackle, who is from Kulm, North Dakota, says efforts are underway to keep lawmakers informed during the farm bill negotiations process. “Farm bill discussions may have taken a bit of a backseat, but committees…More Delays for ’23 Farm Bill
Published September 20, 2023
The drama over a possible government shutdown is adding another delay in the farm bill process. There are huge differences between the House and Senate efforts to fund the government. “At this point, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy doesn’t have the…Farm Bill Nears Deadline
Published September 18, 2023
Hundreds of National Farmers Union members attended a D.C. Fly-In last week. South Dakota Farmers Union Policy Committee Chairman Hank Wonnenberg said an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is likely. “They’re still shooting for getting a farm bill drafted…AgCountry Farm Bill Priorities
Published August 3, 2023
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Legislative and Public Affairs Officer Andy Martin says it’s not much of a surprise that the 2023 Farm Bill will likely require an extension as we approach the September deadline. “Some work will be happening right…Farmfest Forums to Focus on Policy
Published July 31, 2023
Farmfest kicks off in Redwood County, Minnesota August 1st. Forums coordinator Kent Thiesse says besides new technology showcases, attendees can take in a lot of information at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center. “This year we’re going to have kind of…Sugar Policy for Supply Stability
Published July 31, 2023
American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart says the U.S. imports about 30 percent of the sugar consumed in the country. Other countries are not as reliable as domestic supplies. Sugar can be diverted into ethanol markets for…ASA Goes to Capitol Hill
Published July 17, 2023
The American Soybean Association met with lawmakers this past week. ASA board member Joel Schreurs said the feedback about the farm bill was hopeful. “You just never know, there’s always things that pop up at the very end that they…Corn Growers Headed to D.C.
Published July 17, 2023
Corn Congress will take place in Washington D.C. this week. In addition to regular business, National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag says the farm bill will get attention. “A lot of the politicians will be hearing about the farm…Ag Energy in the Farm Bill
Published May 28, 2023
Farm Bill and debt ceiling conversations continue. Bergey Windpower President Mike Bergey says now is the time to be talking with legislators. It’s important to relay what should and should not be tied to debt ceiling negotiations. “I think it’s…