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Glessing Urges Action on Farm Bill

Published April 16, 2025

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing is calling for swift passage of a modernized farm bill, arguing that outdated safety net programs leave farmers vulnerable to economic stress. “If we would have passed the farm bill with updated numbers to…

Budget Reconciliation on the ‘To Do’ List

Published March 21, 2025

Hope remains for a new farm bill in 2025, but Pro Farmer Washington DC policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there might be too much partisanship in the way. "There are very low odds you'll have a stand-alone farm bill for…

Farm Bill Outlook Uncertain After Continuing Resolution

Published March 21, 2025

The passage of the continuing resolution was an important step, but it does not necessarily clear the way for the farm bill, according to Jim Callan, associate CEO of James Callan Associates. “It does take an important time-consuming matter off…

Policy Expert: Farm Safety Net in Danger

Published March 15, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, farm policy leaders discussed the future of the farm bill and the potential impact of budget cuts. Emily Pliscott, an economist and policy staffer for Representative Angie Craig, warned that deeper cuts to nutrition…

Policy Priorities Outlined at Pork Forum

Published March 14, 2025

The National Pork Industry Forum was held in Orlando. "A new farm bill and a new administration in the White House have also seen plenty of talk. "The number one thing I think as we're going through, especially with the…

Policy Experts Seek Better Safety Net for Farmers

Published March 13, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, agricultural policy leaders addressed key farm policy challenges, including legislative uncertainty in Washington. "I think right now, the easiest way to describe Capitol Hill is a bit chaotic," said Brad Weddelman, majority chief economist,…

Farmers Need a United Voice in DC

Published March 13, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union Board Member Oren Lesmeister spoke about the growing uncertainty in agriculture and the need for farmers to work together to push for a farm bill. He reflected on how, in…

Ag Credit CEO Highlights Economic Challenges at NFU Convention

Published March 9, 2025

Bill Davis, CEO, Oklahoma Ag Credit, addressed the ongoing challenges facing the agricultural economy at the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City. Davis expressed concerns over the financial struggles many sectors face, particularly with the cost of production stuck…

Farm Bill and Trade Policies Take Center Stage at NFU Convention

Published March 9, 2025

Trade policies and the stalled farm bill are major concerns at the National Farmers Union Convention. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlighted the lasting impact of past trade wars, emphasizing that soybean exports to China have yet to recover.…

Growers Call for Certainty

Published March 9, 2025

Uncertainty weighs heavily on farmers like Kirk Schaunamen of Aberdeen, South Dakota, as they gather at the National Farmers Union Convention. Farming with his brother and nephews, Schaunamen grows spring wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with running cattle. Reflecting on…

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Articles tagged under: farm bill

Glessing Urges Action on Farm Bill

Budget Reconciliation on the ‘To Do’ List

Farm Bill Outlook Uncertain After Continuing Resolution

Policy Expert: Farm Safety Net in Danger

Policy Priorities Outlined at Pork Forum

Policy Experts Seek Better Safety Net for Farmers

Farmers Need a United Voice in DC

Ag Credit CEO Highlights Economic Challenges at NFU Convention

Farm Bill and Trade Policies Take Center Stage at NFU Convention

Growers Call for Certainty

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