House Ag Chair Seeks Extension, Beef Import Plan Seen as Political Show

Line on Agriculture
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson is seeking a waiver to serve another term, having reached the six-year term limit for GOP chairs.

President Donald Trump announced a plan to pause high tariffs on imported ground beef to aid ranchers and rebuild herds. However, AgMarket.net broker Tim Strunk views this as a political move rather than an economic solution.

Senate Farm Bill Effort Stalls After Thursday Committee Vote

Southeast Regional Ag News
House and Senate leaders offer differing perspectives as producers await a new five-year farm bill.

Lighting a Fire Under Last Year’s Farm Bill

California Ag Today
Having fun getting through the updates from the 2023 Farm Bill? Oh that’s right…it didn’t happen. But May may be when the fire gets lit.

Bidding Adieu Without a Farm Bill

Southeast Regional Ag News
Congress is about to go home for Christmas, but there will be no farm or spending bills among its Christmas presents this year.

Leader of the House Ag Committee Speaks on the Farm Bill

California Ag Today
I spoke with House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson following the Farm Bill listening session, and when it comes to his priorities with the Farm Bill, he want's to get it done.

Climate: A Hot Topic in the Next Farm Bill

Southeast Regional Ag News
“This farm bill that we’re debating in 2023 will need to be able to carry a label as the most climate-friendly bill that we have every passed in the Congress, in terms of agriculture," says former USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor.