Articles tagged under: farm bill

Farm Bill Urgency

Published February 28, 2025

At the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President/CEO Luther Markwart emphasized the urgent need for a new farm bill. "It is incredibly difficult out on the farm right now," Markwart said. "Our input costs are up, commodity…
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Evolution Ag Summit Highlights Biofuels and Trade

Published February 20, 2025

The 3rd annual Evolution Ag Summit took place Tuesday at the North Dakota Farmers Union in Jamestown, bringing together farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel provided a federal policy update, stressing the importance of…
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Callan: Trade, Tariffs, and Farm Bill Top Concerns for Farmers

Published January 29, 2025

In the early days of the Trump presidency, concerns remain in the agriculture sector, particularly regarding trade, tariffs and the farm bill. Jim Callan, president, James Callan Associates, said uncertainty remains with these issues. "Congress is still working through what…
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Farm Bill Could be an Early Win

Published January 26, 2025

The new Congress has a full plate, dealing with the debt ceiling, a tax bill and the confirmation process. However, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad would like to see the farm bill completed sooner rather than later. "I…
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New Leadership, Same Challenges

Published January 14, 2025

With a new Congress and administration, the ag industry is poised for a big shakeup in 2025. Rural Community Insurance Services Assistant Vice President of Federal Affairs Jeff Sands said there’s still a lot of work to be done to…
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Bipartisan Hopes Rise for New Farm Bill

Published January 13, 2025

2025 began with a farm bill that was three years old and farmers' patience with Congress is wearing thin. Veteran Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said he is optimistic that it will finally get done in this congress, "Now you have…
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