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USDA Hits Pause on Poultry Pay Changes
Southeast Regional Ag News
Delay sparks concern among growers waiting for a more level playing field.
Senator Scott Backs End to Tomato Trade Deal
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida Senator Rick Scott and colleagues urge follow-through on the planned termination of the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement.
NFU Policy Priorities Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union members gathered recently to set their 2025 policy priorities at its national convention in Oklahoma City.
NFU Policy Priorities Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union members gathered recently to set their 2025 policy priorities at its national convention in Oklahoma City.
NCBA, NCC Respond to Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the USDA, the rule “would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.”
AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act-NFU
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is one of many organizations backing the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” out in Washington, D.C.
Pusback on OFF Act
Line on Agriculture
Tanner Beymer, National Cattlmens Beef Association, senior director of government affairs
OFF Continues to Receive Push Back
Line on Agriculture
President and CEO of Competitive Markets Action and Secretary for the Organization for Competitive Markets, Marty Irby
Farmers Head to Washington DC to Talk Ag
Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union Vice President of Advocacy, Mike Stranz on the 2023 Legislative Fly-In.
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Cell-Based Fairness
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO says when it comes to cell-based proteins, beef producers want market fairness.
U.S. Farm Expenditures and Survey Says Farm Bill Unlikely
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases 2022 Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up 15.2%, and for the first time in Purdue University polling, more farmers than not say Congress is UNLIKELY to pass a farm bill this year.
U.S. Farm Expenditures and Survey Says Farm Bill Unlikely
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases 2022 Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up 15.2%, and for the first time in Purdue University polling, more farmers than not say Congress is UNLIKELY to pass a farm bill this year.
National Farmers Union Support OFF Act
Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union Government Relations, Layla Soberanis
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act and Inflation for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
18 commodity groups are voicing opposition to the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF Act, and the Farm Credit Administration’s quarterly report on economic issues shows inflation remains elevated.
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act and Inflation for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
18 commodity groups are voicing opposition to the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF Act, and the Farm Credit Administration’s quarterly report on economic issues shows inflation remains elevated.
Is the OFF Act a Trojan Horse for Extremist Groups?
California Ag Today
Lawmakers last week introduced the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF Act, aimed at reforming the federal checkoff system. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall responds.
Per-Capita Peanut Consumption Higher and White House on Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
USDA and Census data shows per-capita peanut consumption climbs to an all-time high for the second year in a row, and White House fact sheet says bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve supply chain.
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and Chinese Soy Imports Down
The Agribusiness Update
China's October soybean imports drop 41% from a year earlier, and Senators say the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will improve market conditions.
Swine-Cattle Inventory Down and Market for Chicken Without Anti-Biotics
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. inventory for all swine and cattle are down, and Market for Chicken raised without anti-biotics goes up.
