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Fertilizer Tariffs and International Trade Commission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In a key move for fertilizer tariffs, the Senate Finance Committee advanced five of the president’s nominees to the International Trade Commission for confirmation.
Potatoes to Japan-Wyden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Idaho’s Mike Crapo wrote a letter, signed by 66 of their colleagues, encouraging the President to make getting U.S. fresh potato access into Japan.
USMCA Fixes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewal of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement won strong bipartisan support at a Senate Finance hearing as the trade deal that replaced NAFTA comes up for its six-year review.
Senate Vote Ends Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In a 51-47 vote, the US Senate voted to end President Trump’s global tariffs sending the measure to the House, while the US Supreme Court may have the final word.
Non-Trade Policy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Finance Committee Senators stepped up attacks on the White House’s trade policy, or some said, the lack there of, especially in agriculture.
Resurrection of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senator Chuck Grassley and a bipartisan group of Senators last week introduced the bipartisan piece of legislation. It has 22 total cosponsors.
Senators Continue to Push for Cattle Marketing Transparency
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will likely come after the Easter/Passover break.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
Ag Retailers Applaud EPA Labeling and Hemp Rules Coming
The Agribusiness Update
The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds EPA's new Glyphosate labeling rules.
Importance of TPA and TPP
Farm of the Future
The Bipartisan Congressional Trade and Priorities and Accountability Act — better know as Trade Promotion Authority— recently passing the Senate and will hopeful soon be considered in the House.
Tax Woes on Capital Hill & Ag Gag Bill
Northwest Report
Tax reform and tax breaks seem to be stuck on the Hill...the Ag-Gag bill in Idaho is getting a lot of controversy...and Lacy looks at the new milk ads.
Egg Product Recall & Biodiesel Tax Credit
Northwest Report
Egg product is recalled...the biodiesel tax credit may get renewed and Lacy has a look at bee health.