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US House control teeters on the unlikely battleground of heavily Democratic California
US House control teeters on the unlikely battleground of heavily Democratic California WFTV Orlando
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Presidential Poll Results: How Farmers and Economists View Candidates Impact on Agriculture
Presidential Poll Results: How Farmers and Economists View Candidates Impact on Agriculture Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Gov. Kemp, state leaders to discuss agricultural damage from Helene
Gov. Kemp, state leaders to discuss agricultural damage from Helene 11Alive.com WXIA
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EPA Finalizes Rule to Protect Farmworkers, Families and Communities from Pesticide Exposures
LENEXA, Kan. — On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to restore the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The AEZ is an area surrounding outdoor pesticide application equipment where people are prohibited while pesticides are applied. This rule finalizes the…
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Farm bill delays leave growers in limbo, Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says farm policy is one of his biggest concerns this fall. Duane Aistrope says farmers need a new five-year farm bill. “We just need to get a darn farm bill passed. It sounds like maybe in the lame duck session we’ll get something done, but I’m not crossing my fingers.” He…
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White House meeting includes update on Mexico GM-corn dispute
Minnesota’s ag commissioner says the Biden administration is expecting a panel decision on Mexico’s decree banning GM-corn imports soon. “They expect a decision is imminent.” Thom Petersen tells Brownfield “I think there will be lots of action on this in the next month and some announcements coming soon with Mexico’s new president in place. I’m…
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Bakery That Makes Sarah Lee and Entenmann’s Pushes Back on FDA Sesame Warning
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame — a potentially dangerous allergen — when they don’t. Bimbo Bakeries USA, which includes brands such as Sarah Lee, Entenmann’s and Ball Park buns and rolls, appears to be…
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NCGA President Calls for Action at White House Meeting
National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. told Biden administration officials that farmers are living through difficult economic times. However, he also said Congress and the administration can help by removing barriers so growers can access expanding markets for U.S. corn. Hartman’s comments came during an event called “Farmers and Ranchers in Action” hosted…
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Vilsack on Animal Disease Traceability Rule
Vilsack on Animal Disease Traceability Rule AgNet West
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DC Judge Won’t Rethink Striking Down USDA Wetland Rule
DC Judge Won’t Rethink Striking Down USDA Wetland Rule Law360
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USDA seeks to crack down on meat processing consolidation
USDA seeks to crack down on meat processing consolidation telegraphherald.com
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DC Judge Won’t Rethink Striking Down USDA Wetland Rule – Law360
DC Judge Won’t Rethink Striking Down USDA Wetland Rule Law360
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Court denies petition for stronger EPA regulation of large livestock farms
A lawsuit brought by Food & Water Watch would have required farmers to have Clean Water Act discharge permits for their operations.
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Sugar Producers Stress Importance of Farm Bill in 2024
“Waiting till next year would be a mistake.” That’s the prognosis from Dr. Rob Johansson of the American Sugar Alliance regarding the next farm bill. “Two years’ worth of hearings have documented a brewing financial crisis caused by falling commodity prices, high input costs, and tightening farm credit,” he said. “It’s time for Congress to…
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USDA Actions Aim to Lower Food Prices
USDA Actions Aim to Lower Food Prices Morning Ag Clips –
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NCBA Responds to Misguided White House Ag Event With Activists
WASHINGTON (October 8, 2024) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane responded to the agriculture event hosted today at the White House: “Real cattle producers have faced two hurricanes in two weeks and months of devastating wildfires across the West, and instead of addressing these immediate problems hurting farmers…
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White House hosts meeting with farm groups
The White House is hosting a meeting with select ag groups today. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson tells Brownfield AFBF president Zippy Duvall will be there pushing for completion of the farm bill. “We’ve been very consistent in the priorities of where Farm Bureau sees the titles of the farm bill, and largely those…
