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Washington Insiders Weigh in on What the Election Means for Agriculture
Washington Insiders Weigh in on What the Election Means for Agriculture Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Treasury Expands Foreign Land Purchase Oversight
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a final rule that significantly expands its ability to review real estate transactions by foreign persons near more than 60 military bases across 30 states. The Treasury, as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), says the committee has the authority to review certain real…
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Multiple Ag Groups Congratulate Donald Trump; Look Ahead to Immediate Priorities
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Multiple agricultural groups on Wednesday issued their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on being re-elected to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. And now that there is certainty on who will be in the Oval Office, and in many Congressional seats as well, many groups are also looking ahead to…
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Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees will see changes to membership during the 2025 legislative session. Farm Policy News says at least two incumbent members, New York Representative Marcus Molinaro and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, were not re-elected. Representative Molinaro had served on the committee since his election in 2022 and lost his race to…
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USDA reviews agriculture-related climate change research, pushes “net-zero” agenda
USDA reviews agriculture-related climate change research The Packer
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Ag industry on uncertain ground following presidential election results
Ag industry on uncertain ground following presidential election results MEAT+POULTRY
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Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers
Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers WFXG
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Massie signals he is open to agriculture role in Trump administration
Massie signals he is open to agriculture role in Trump administration The Hill
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Harris delivers a concession speech, Jack Smith mulls winding down probes
The Latest: Harris delivers a concession speech, Jack Smith mulls winding down probes WFTV Orlando
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Land owner bill of rights rejected in South Dakota
South Dakota voters have rejected a measure that proposed consistent carbon pipeline regulations in the state. South Dakota Farm Bureau President and farmer Scott VanderWal says there were misconceptions about the measure and he’s disappointed it failed. “The South Dakota Legislature was really looking to make sure economic development happens in the future. If a…
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Trump Return Likely to Slow, Not Stop, U.S. Clean-energy Boom
Trump Return Likely to Slow, Not Stop, U.S. Clean-energy Boom Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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NCGA urges new Congress, Trump administration to quickly pass a farm bill
The President of the National Corn Growers Association says now that the election is over, Washington needs to focus on a farm bill. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. says, “We’ve kicked the can down the road last year. We don’t need another extension.” Hartman farms near Waterloo, Illinois. He tells Brownfield with the economic conditions, prices, and…
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GOP reclaims Senate majority
The Latest: Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority WREG NewsChannel 3
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Farm labor questions remain with new administration
A farm labor specialist says there are a lot of unknowns about how the new administration will impact the farm labor shortage. Michigan State Univeristy ag labor economist Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield specialty crop producers have become more reliant on H-2A visas to secure their workforce. But he says wages are becoming cost-prohibitive. “Our region is…
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Iowa farmer hopeful “the right” farm bill gets done during lame duck
North Iowa farmer Brent Renner tells Brownfield he’s more optimistic about the farm bill getting done during the lame duck session of Congress. “But I’ll say that with the caveat that I hope they don’t just get it done to get it done. I hope it’s the right farm bill. That concerns me a little…
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Thompson Hosts USDA Rural Development Roundtable for Solano County
Thompson Hosts USDA Rural Development Roundtable for Solano County Independent Voice
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TFB Resolutions Committee Considers Issues Facing Agriculture
WACO, Texas — Feral hogs, mountain lions, water and foreign ownership of agricultural land were among the topics of proposed policy resolutions discussed by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Resolutions Committee Nov. 4-5 in Waco. The committee, comprised of 41 TFB members representing Texas agriculture, spent two days reviewing, deliberating and consolidating more than 280…
