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National Corn Growers Association seeking disaster package in lame duck
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers need help in the lame duck session. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Prices are still low on corn and other products. Costs are up.” He says, “Inflation’s been up. The interest rates have been up. So, we want to get an…
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Trump taps ‘border czar’ who promised worksite immigration enforcement
The choice of Tom Homan comes after Trump conducted workplace raids during his first term, including at seven Mississippi poultry plants.
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Ag economist says farm bill needs to be prioritized in lame duck
An ag economist says it is crucial Congress passes a farm bill before the end of the year. “The math changes when we get to a new Congress,” says John Newton with Terrain Ag. Newton tells Brownfield he’s optimistic a farm bill can and should be prioritized in the lame duck session. “All four corners…
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Ranch Group Endorses Bill Protecting Landowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s largest organization exclusively representing independent cattle and sheep producers, R-CALF USA, has endorsed the Protecting Agricultural Spaces Through Effective Ranching Strategies (PASTURES) Act (H.R.10042). The bill, introduced on Oct. 25, 2024, by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), will limit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the…
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Clean Fuels, Soy Growers Urge Congress to Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America and nine national and state soy grower associations wrote to House and Senate leaders requesting a one-year extension of the §40A Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Tax Incentive. With fewer than 60 days till the scheduled transition to the new §45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and insufficient guidance…
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Ag Republicans Qualify Opposition to Trump Tariffs
President-elect Trump’s vow to impose stiff import tariffs that sparked trade wars in his first administration, has ag Republicans trying to qualify their opposition this time around. Farmers suffered big losses to trade retaliation from Trump’s earlier trade war mainly with China, one that cost the CCC some 28 (B) billion in offsets to producers.…
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South Dakota Farm Bureau Congratulates Sen. Thune, Gov. Noem on National Roles
HURON, S.D. — South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) proudly congratulates Sen. John Thune on his recent election to Senate Majority Leader, as well as Gov. Kristi Noem on her appointment by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security. The elevation of both leaders underscores the respect they’ve earned on the national stage,…
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Chip Flory: ‘I Don’t Like Tariffs, But My Dislike Has Softened’
Chip Flory: ‘I Don’t Like Tariffs, But My Dislike Has Softened’ Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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NCBA discusses new administration, litigation, tariffs
We caught up with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the NAFB Conference in Kansas City, MO. We talked to both Ethan Lane, Vice President Government Affairs, and Mary Thomas-Hart, Chief Counsel. Q: We don’t have (a secretary of ag pick) yet, to my knowledge, but a long list of potential candidates. We do know…
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Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader; Ag Groups Congratulate Him
Senate Republicans have elected South Dakota’s John Thune as the next Senate majority leader after rejecting public overtures from allies of President-elect Donald Trump who backed a different candidate. Reports are that Thune won in a secret-ballot vote of 29-24, beating out opposing candidates John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida. The 63-year-old…
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Trump Administration Likely to Abandon HIIPP Rule
A second Donald Trump presidency will likely spell the death of OSHA’s recently published heat safety rule, but experts say it won’t necessarily mean no standard will come to pass. The agency published the proposed rule and began accepting public comments this summer. That time period will close on December 30. Then it would take…
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Who Will Lead Trump’s USDA?
Who Will Lead Trump’s USDA? Lancaster Farming
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Charles Herbster considered for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture role in Trump administration
Charles Herbster considered for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture role in Trump administration KOLN
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Ag leaders pleased with selection of Thune as Senate Majority Leader
Agriculture leaders are pleased that the new Senate Majority Leader understands rural issues. South Dakota Republican John Thune was chosen Wednesday morning to succeed Mitch McConnell, and Thune says he’s extremely honored to have earned the support of his colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress. Thune’s selection is being praised by ag…
