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Boozman Lauds FARMER Act

Published April 10, 2024

Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman praised North Dakota Senator John Hoeven's FARMER Act from the Senate floor. Boozman said work must be done to enhance the safety net for farmers and ranchers in the farm bill. "Here's the reality; producers…

U.S. Senators Introduce HAULS Act

Published March 18, 2021

The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act has been introduced by U.S. Senators. This bipartisan bill offers flexibility for livestock haulers. Current hours-of-service rules allow for 11 hours of drive time, 14 hours of on-duty time and 10 consecutive…

Meat Labeling Legislation Introduced in the Senate

Published December 11, 2019

The Marketing Edible Artificial Truthfully (MEAT) Act has been introduced in U.S. Senate, addressing the labeling on plant-based meat. It aims to establish a definition of beef for labels, reinforces existing misbranding to eliminate consumer confusion and enhances the government's…

Senate Approves Wheeler

Published February 28, 2019

On Thursday, the U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to be the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The confirmation came from a vote of 52-47. Wheeler has been serving as Acting Administrator since July of 2018.

Senate Approves Pesticide Act

Published July 5, 2018

The Senate unanimously approved reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts says passage brings certainty for producers and other stakeholders after the long-delayed approval. Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow adds the bipartisan legislation helps farmers protect…

Extension Sought for MPP Enrollment

Published June 2, 2018

A coalition of 16 U.S. senators, including Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, is calling on USDA to extend the deadline to enroll in the updated Margin Protection Program for dairy farmers. This past Friday was the final day…

FY19 Ag Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Committee

Published May 25, 2018

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the agriculture spending bill. The bill maintains support for crop insurance and other farm bill programs. It fully funds the expected demand for Farm Service Agency direct and guaranteed loan programs. There is language…

Legislation Introduced to Address ELD and HOS Regs

Published May 23, 2018

Several Senators have introduced legislation addressing challenges for livestock haulers with Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Devices regulations. The Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act would require 300-air miles per driver before the HOS and ELD requirements go into…

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Boozman Lauds FARMER Act

U.S. Senators Introduce HAULS Act

Meat Labeling Legislation Introduced in the Senate

Senate Approves Wheeler

Senate Approves Pesticide Act

Extension Sought for MPP Enrollment

FY19 Ag Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Committee

Legislation Introduced to Address ELD and HOS Regs

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