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NPPC Ready for Farm Bill
Published April 30, 2024
With the farm bill continuing to dominate discussions in D.C., National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer says the NPPC is hard at work advocating on behalf of pork producers. "It's an important bill to us. The funding for the…H-2A Updated Rule Takes Effect in June
Published April 30, 2024
The Labor Department has announced changes to its H-2A program to provide more protections for agricultural workers. Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Jose Javier Rodriguez said the new rule is mutually beneficial for farm workers and employers."Our investigation activity…Congressional Calendar Complicates Farm Bill Timeline
Published April 30, 2024
National Council of Farm Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner has seen his share of farm bills and said this is the most partisan farm bill he has ever seen. Conner, who was the USDA Deputy Secretary during the George…Bipartisanship is a Farm Bill Must
Published April 30, 2024
With the hyper-partisan environment in Congress, it is difficult to find compromise on any piece of legislation. American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Government Affairs Joe Gilson says compromise is a must for the farm bill. "In the House Ag Committee,…CBO Budget Score is ‘the Hammer’ Needed for the Farm Bill
Published April 30, 2024
The math for the farm bill gets more complicated if something doesn’t happen in the month ahead. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart says Congress is now dealing with a budget baseline established in May of 2023. "If…Farm Bill: A Long and Arduous Process
Published April 30, 2024
National Association of Wheat Growers Vice President of Policy Jake Westlin remains hopeful about passing a farm bill this year. "As you get farther and farther into the calendar year, it gets more challenging. There's a path forward; it can…Strong U.S. Economy Responsible for Farm Trade Deficit
Published April 30, 2024
U.S. agriculture exports have been increasing over the past 25 years, topping at $196 billion in 2022. That’s up from $63 billion in 1997. At the same time, the U.S. is importing more farm products than it exports. The Red…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published April 30, 2024
In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said progress has been made in small grain and sugarbeet seeding. However, Sinner compared the corn and soybean planting to having a dollar bill that is being pulled by a…Mandatory Testing Takes Effect Today
Published April 29, 2024
In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. A negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement will be traced.…