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Ranch Group Urges Repeal of SUSTAINS Act
BILLINGS, Mont., Sept. 24, 2024 – In comments submitted to the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), R-CALF USA expressed strong opposition to the “Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act of 2021”. The SUSTAINS Act was enacted under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. According to the Federal Register,…
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CFTC Issues First Carbon Credit Market Guidelines
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first guidelines for the trading of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts in the country. Carbon credit derivative contracts are financial instruments that derive their value from carbon credits, which represent the right to emit one metric ton of carbon dioxide or an equivalent amount of greenhouse gasses. AgriMarketing…
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National Ag Law Center Analyzes Potential Impacts of Overturning Chevron Doctrine on Environmental Regulations during NASDA Annual Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS – At today’s 2024 Annual Meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture hosted National Agricultural Law Center’s Director Harrison Pittman, Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley and Staff Attorney Brigit Rollins for a discussion on the potential impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Chevron doctrine during the Natural Resources and Environment Policy…
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AFB Says Lame Duck Farm Aid Being Discussed if One-Year Farm Bill Extension Needed
An American Farm Bureau official says there may be another window for temporary farm aid in a lame-duck Congress, now that this week’s stopgap funding bill failed to include the relief. Emily Buckman admits December, when this week’s stopgap deal runs out, will be very busy for lawmakers trying to fully fund federal agencies. And…
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US port strike could affect ag shipping
US port strike could affect ag shipping Successful Farming
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Governor Newsom Signs Farmworker Protection Legislation Expanding Sick Leave for ‘Climate-Fueled Hazardous Environmental Conditions’
Governor Newsom Signs Senator Padilla’s Farmworker Protection Legislation Expanding Sick Leave for Climate-Fueled Hazardous Environmental Conditions Bob Hertzberg
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Organic Industry Urges Congress to Fund Critical USDA Programs Amidst Looming Farm Bill Expiration
By: Matthew Dillion, Co-CEO and Violet Batcha, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications With the clock running down on the Farm Bill (set to expire on October 1) and funding for key organic programs missing from the proposed Continuing Resolution to fund the Government through January, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) sent an urgent message…
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Ernst seeks streamlined disaster recovery support for farmers
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says disaster assistance needs to be more easily accessible in rural and agricultural areas. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield many farmers impacted by natural disasters this year have been challenged by the complexity of USDA and SBA disaster programs. “It is very confusing when you’re not sure what program is going…
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State directors have concerns about EPA’s herbicide strategy
Ensuring farmers have access to herbicides is a top priority for state directors of agriculture. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn says there are concerns with EPA’s herbicide strategy. “We have a lot of concerns about how the farming community is going to be able to comply with some of the things as written, and so…
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NCGA Supports Legislation Establishing Guidelines for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credits
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate today that would extend a new sustainable aviation tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the credits. The Senate bill was introduced by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and the House bill was introduced by Reps. Tracey…
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Corn Belt Ports Announces the Formation of the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority Following Federal Designation
QUAD CITIES — Six Eastern Iowa Counties jointly signed a resolution to form the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority. This authority will operate within the Mississippi River Ports of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois region. This formal coordination will expand the Corn Belt Ports’ footprint and reinforce its critical role in national commerce, transportation, and defense. This recognition by…
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Growth Energy Welcomes Bipartisan Push for 45Z Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Growth Energy praised the introduction of new legislation that would extend the 45Z clean fuels credit, which is currently slated to expire at the end of 2027. The bipartisan bill, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, is sponsored by Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), with companion legislation introduced by Representatives Tracey Mann…
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New Agreement Unifies Upper and Lower Mississippi Ports
NEW ORLEANS — In a landmark move to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the Mississippi River’s vital agricultural and industrial trade routes, the Upper and Lower Mississippi River ports signed their first-ever Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) at the National Waterways Conference’s Annual Meeting. This historic partnership is poised to drive significant advancements in cooperation efforts toward business…
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Farmers, Ranchers, and Consumers Support the LOCAL Food Act
Washington, DC, September 20, 2024 – On September 19, Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local (LOCAL) Foods Act (S.5106) to permanently protect the ability of livestock farmers, consumers, custom processors, and itinerant slaughterers to practice and benefit from on-farm slaughter. Currently, the Federal Meat…
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House GOP Stopgap Lacks Ag Aid
There won’t be a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts next Tuesday. But the latest GOP stopgap funding proposal comes up short for farmers. House Speaker Mike Johnsons put forth a three-month bare-bones stopgap continuing budget resolution, agreed to by Hill Democrats and President Biden after the defeat of an earlier controversial version.…
