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Farm labor questions remain with new administration
A farm labor specialist says there are a lot of unknowns about how the new administration will impact the farm labor shortage. Michigan State Univeristy ag labor economist Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield specialty crop producers have become more reliant on H-2A visas to secure their workforce. But he says wages are becoming cost-prohibitive. “Our region is…
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Iowa farmer hopeful “the right” farm bill gets done during lame duck
North Iowa farmer Brent Renner tells Brownfield he’s more optimistic about the farm bill getting done during the lame duck session of Congress. “But I’ll say that with the caveat that I hope they don’t just get it done to get it done. I hope it’s the right farm bill. That concerns me a little…
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Thompson Hosts USDA Rural Development Roundtable for Solano County
Thompson Hosts USDA Rural Development Roundtable for Solano County Independent Voice
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TFB Resolutions Committee Considers Issues Facing Agriculture
WACO, Texas — Feral hogs, mountain lions, water and foreign ownership of agricultural land were among the topics of proposed policy resolutions discussed by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Resolutions Committee Nov. 4-5 in Waco. The committee, comprised of 41 TFB members representing Texas agriculture, spent two days reviewing, deliberating and consolidating more than 280…
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Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose, Many Races Remain Undecided
Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose, Many Races Remain Undecided Successful Farming
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Ag lobbyist says election results have farm bill impact
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House in the new year and an ag lobbyist says that will likely impact what lawmakers accomplish in the lame duck session. “I still think there’s a very small percentage likelihood we do a farm bill.” Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta says Congress will only be…
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National Farmers Union Congratulates President-Elect Trump
WASHINGTON — Following the call of the 2024 presidential election by the Associated Press in favor of Donald Trump as president-elect, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement: “On behalf of National Farmers Union, I offer my congratulations to President-elect Trump. This transition to a new administration comes at a pivotal…
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Farmers say policy shifts are the biggest concern for 2025
An ag economist says farmers are worried about the potential ag policy shifts heading into 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says they surveyed farmers in latest Ag Economy Barometer about three weeks ahead of the election. “People were very concerned about politics and policy,” he says. “Those are the top 2…
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Farm Bureau Congratulates President-Elect Trump
WASHINGTON — American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States of America. “Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his election to lead our great nation, as well as the representatives and senators elected to serve in the 119th Congress. We…
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“Unenforceable rule”: Lawsuit filed against USDA over their now-in-effect electronic ear tag rule
“Unenforceable rule”: Lawsuit filed against USDA over their now-in-effect electronic ear tag rule RFD-TV
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Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed CBS News 8
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Republican David Rouzer wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District
AP Race Call: Republican David Rouzer wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District WSOC Charlotte
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“USDA has broken its promise to independent cattle producers”: R-CALF USA on new electronic ear tag rule
“USDA has broken its promise to independent cattle producers”: R-CALF USA on new electronic ear tag rule RFD-TV
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Grassley remains pessimistic about lame duck farm bill
There’s still hope the farm bill can be completed during the lame duck session of Congress. But U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s not optimistic. “I haven’t heard of any movement during the month of October, and that movement would be just among staff or the chairs of the two agriculture committees. I haven’t…
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EPA urged to ban weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease
More farmers are turning to paraquat as an alternative to glyphosate, an herbicide banned in certain states and under immense judicial and public scrutiny.
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Ag secretary defends USDA investment in now-bankrupt processor that dumped 1.3M chickens
Ag secretary defends USDA investment in now-bankrupt processor that dumped 1.3M chickens Farmers Advance
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Meaningful Assistance Could Be Coming to Farmers
The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act was introduced last month and sponsored by more than 40 members of Congress. It’s also endorsed by several of America’s largest commodity groups, including the National Sorghum Producers. The legislation is intended to meet farmers’ immediate financial needs through economic assistance for the 2024 crop year. The…
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Lame-Duck Farm Bill Will be Difficult
While the lame-duck session of Congress represents one last chance at a farm bill, industry experts say it would require compromise on a number of tricky issues. Farm Policy News says it would require House and Senate leaders to agree on spending in quite a few important areas. One report says Senate Ag Committee Chair…
