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Cattle Producers Hail WOTUS Guidance
The Environmental Protection Agency released new guidance on the “continuous surface connection” definition under the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, and cattlemen hailed the announcement. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart issued a positive statement in response to the guidance. “For years, NCBA has worked across the federal government – educating…
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Ricketts, Slotkin Lead Bipartisan Bill to Secure American Agriculture
WASHINGTON — On March 11, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) led eight colleagues in introducing the Securing American Agriculture Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would secure critical supply chains and reduce America’s reliance on adversaries like Communist China. U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) introduced companion legislation in…
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Administrator Zeldin Announces EPA Will Revise Waters of the United States Rule
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced today that EPA will work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States.” The agencies will move quickly to ensure that a revised definition follows the law,…
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Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs The Associated Press
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Federal dietary guidelines will soon change for Americans, HHS and USDA announce
Federal dietary guidelines will soon change for Americans, HHS and USDA announce Fox News
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Lawmakers ask Rollins to expedite disaster relief
A bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers from the southeastern United States sent a letter to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins asking her to expedite the rulemaking process for disaster relief. The letter says following the catastrophic damages caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, ag producers are relying heavily on USDA to efficiently and fairly disperse the…
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Corn Growers, Congressional Champions Rally for Year-Round Ethanol Access
WASHINGTON — Corn grower leaders joined Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Congressional biofuels leaders at a press conference on Capitol Hill today to push for passage of legislation that would extend consumer access to fuels with 15% ethanol blends, known as E15 and Unleaded 88. “Eliminating barriers to high blends of ethanol would be good…
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National Farmers Union sets 2025 policy
The National Farmers Union has set its policy priorities for 2025. Rob Larew, NFU president, says the organization’s delegates are focused on advocating for America’s farmers and ranchers. “In so many parts of the country, the farm economy is really in question, and it looks extraordinarily bleak,” he says, “so farm economy is driving a…
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The EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and slaps tariffs on produce from Republican states
The EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and slaps tariffs on produce from Republican states WFTV Orlando
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Trade War Turmoil: Joe Vaclavik, Commodities Marketing Expert, Advises Patience
Trade War Turmoil: Joe Vaclavik, Commodities Marketing Expert, Advises Patience Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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US agriculture supply chain protected from Chinese Communist Party in new Hinson, Ricketts bipartisan bill
US agriculture supply chain protected from Chinese Communist Party in new Hinson, Ricketts bipartisan bill Fox News
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Food & Ag Community to MAHA Commission: “We Must Use Sound Science”
Washington, D.C. — More than 300 organizations have sent a letter to health, agriculture and environmental leaders in D.C. calling for sound science and data to be used by the Make America Healthy Again Commission in upcoming evaluations for products essential to food and agriculture. The letter specifically focuses on the importance of pesticides, biotechnology, and food…
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New Administration Resets Priorities for Nation’s Leading Commodity Groups
New Administration Resets Priorities for Nation’s Leading Commodity Groups
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China Hits Back at Trump Tariffs, Targets US Ag, and Climate Smart Ag Under Review
China Hits Back at Trump Tariffs, Targets US Ag, and Climate Smart Ag Under Review Hoosier Ag Today
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Iowa farmers demand answers from Sen. Chuck Grassley amidst USDA cuts
Iowa farmers demand answers from Sen. Chuck Grassley amidst USDA cuts MSN
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China Strikes Back at Trump Tariffs With 15% Levies Targeting US Farmers
WASHINGTON (AP) — China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs with an additional 15% tax on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef. The escalating trade tensions punished U.S. markets Monday as investors fearful of the damage from from Trump’s trade wars put their money elsewhere. The Chinese tariffs, announced last week, were a response to…
