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Senator Hoeven: We Need to Get The Farm Bill Done
WASHINGTON – During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the need for Congress to pass a Farm Bill that makes key investments in the farm safety net. To this end, Hoeven is working to advance the following priorities, among other efforts: Maintaining and strengthening crop insurance, the primary risk…
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Senator Marshall Joins Bipartisan Bill that Adds More Oversight to Protect American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Washington, D.C. – Senator Marshall joined a group of bi-partisan Senators introducing the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. This legislation would add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) providing another layer of scrutiny on foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries. Specifically, this…
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Big banks pressed to stop financing livestock production over climate concerns
An open letter singles out JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and other institutions for their support of food giants like JBS, saying lending activities undermine the sector’s environmental commitments.
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Proposed USDA rule disregards recent Supreme Court rulings
Proposed USDA rule disregards recent Supreme Court rulings  Competitive Enterprise Institute
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Getting serious about a new farm bill
The president of the National Farmers Union says lawmakers are getting more serious about getting a new farm bill completed this year. Rob Larew tells Brownfield high engagement with leaders and creativity is needed to get something done. “Not only getting that combination of solutions to get the compromise bill, but what will that bill…
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As Congress Returns to Work, Ag Groups Apply Pressure to Get a New Farm Bill Done
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– This week, over 300 farm and ranch groups sent a letter to House and Senate leaders calling for Congress to pass a new five year Farm Bill. Along with that, a coordinated effort among multiple commodity groups saw numerous ag stakeholders on Capitol Hill this week to apply pressure on lawmakers to get…
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Proposed Packers and Stockyards Act Rules Receive Overwhelming Support from Farmers, Ranchers, and the Public
On September 11th, 2024, the public comment period for the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards Act rules came to a close. Members of the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC), Northern Plains Resource Councils (NPRC), Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA), Missouri Rural Crisis Center, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement…
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Time running out to comment on Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal
Time running out to comment on Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal  brownfieldagnews.com
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Climate change a political hot potato on both sides of border
Climate change a political hot potato on both sides of border  The Western Producer
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US lawmakers attack Chinese drone make DJI in letter to USDA
US lawmakers attack Chinese drone make DJI in letter to USDAÂ Â AgFunderNews
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Can a farm bill pass in 2024?
Threats of yet another government shutdown are likely to derail a last-ditch effort to pass the agricultural spending bill. The election itself could lead to further delays.
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Ag policy expert hoping for momentum to advance Farm Bill
An ag policy expert says he wants to see Congress act soon on the farm bill. Jordan Dux with the Nebraska Farm Bureau tells Brownfield many ag groups are in Washington, D.C. this week lobbying lawmakers to take action before the end of the year. “We’re trying to build momentum now to get us into the lame duck to see if we can get something across…
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South Dakota Farmers Union calls for urgent farm bill reforms
South Dakota Farmers Union calls for urgent farm bill reforms  Farm Progress
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Congressional Leaders Working to Pass Farm Bill
With Congress now back from its August recess, leaders in both parties are saying they will resume talks to get a Farm Bill passed before the end of the year, even if it happens during a lame duck session. Senate Agriculture chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has said she would do “everything in my power to pass…
