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Stronger Together, CA Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Days Away
California Ag Today
California Farm Bureau’s “Stronger Together” 2024 Annual Meeting is coming up December 7-10 in Monterey. We caught up with CFBF President Shannon Douglass.
Pork Producers Call for Action on Prop 12 in Farm Bill
California Ag Today
The National Pork Producers Council is speaking out after Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow released the Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill draft. While the NPPC acknowledges the effort to move the bill forward, they’re calling it “not viable” due to its failure to address California’s Proposition 12.
SNAP Fight Still Expected in 2025 Farm Bill
California Ag Today
It will take a compromise to get the 60-vote Senate super-majority needed to pass a farm bill, which will take reaching across the aisle, something Senator Chuck Grassley says has so far eluded Republicans and Democrats.
Farm Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With farmers up against tight margins and continuing to wait on a new Farm Bill, the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, or FARM Act, has been introduced in Congress to help offset some of that financial pressure.
An "Easier" Farm Bill in 2025?
Southeast Regional Ag News
With the election over and the GOP winning Senate control, one Republican senator expects a farm bill to come easier in 2025 but still predicts a big fight over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.
Farm Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With farmers up against tight margins and continuing to wait on a new Farm Bill, the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, or FARM Act, has been introduced in Congress to help offset some of that financial pressure.
Farm Bill Important for Trade
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation expresses its concerns regarding the Trade Title (Title three) in the Farm Bill beng on hold due to lack of a new Farm Bill and lack of a current Farm Bill extension.
Title III and the Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the September 30 expiration of the current farm bill, many important agriculture programs are on hold, including several trade promotion programs including Title III programs.
CA Proposition 12 and The Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
The National Pork Producers Council supports lawmakers including language in a new farm bill that would not allow states to place restrictions on other states for agricultural goods.
Hurricane Disaster Relief & the Lame Duck
Southeast Regional Ag News
Saying the phrase “silver lining” does not feel good, but billions in fresh hurricane disaster aid could come in the lame-duck Congress, offering a possibly even bigger window for farm disaster relief in lieu of a new farm bill or even if there is one.
Dockworker Strike Highlights Need for Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
“It’s another pressure and another disruption that our farmers are going to have to deal with, without a good safety net in place," says American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch.
Lawmakers Push for Post-Election Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Now that the farm bill extension reached its deadline on Monday, what’s next?
California Dairies Confirm HPAI and Commodity Groups Farm Bill Pressure
The Agribusiness Update
Three dairy herds in California’s Central Valley remain under quarantine after cows tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, and commodity groups join forces in Washington, DC in an effort to get a new Farm Bill passed.
Georgia Production Expenses Higher and Commodity Groups Farm Bill Pressure
The Agribusiness Update
Overall production expenses for Georgia farmers totaled $10.89 billion in 2023 according, a 7% increase over 2022, and commodity groups join forces in Washington, DC in an effort to get a new Farm Bill passed.
Like Sand Through the Hourglass…
Southeast Regional Ag News
Congress has a lot on its plate with few work weeks remaining this year, including keeping the government fully funded.
Trade Deficit Record Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is projecting a record trade deficit next year at a time of sharply declining commodity prices.
A Kick-the-Can Congress
California Ag Today
Both government funding and the farm bill continue to be unresolved.
Trade Deficit Record Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is projecting a record trade deficit next year at a time of sharply declining commodity prices.
Farmers Give a Face to Agriculture
Line on Agriculture
National Corn Growers Association Board members work to share messages with federal lawmakers, their staff and USDA personnel in hopes to get movement on a new farm bill.
National Farmers Union Gears Up for Fly-In
Line on Agriculture
Of the talking points that National Farmers Union members will be highlighting with lawmakers in Washington DC, is the need for Farm Bill passage.