Wheat Tour 2024, Day 3 Final Report
Article courtesy of Kansas Wheat The 2024 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 16. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby
NASDA Commends Progress on Farm Bill Development and Continues Advocating for Bipartisanship
ARLINGTON, Va. — National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney praised U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 today in the following statement:
NMPF Awarded USDA Grants to Advance Dairy Industry Disease Preparedness
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) supporting two projects advancing dairy cattle disease preparedness. The
Fischer, Colleagues Aim to Overturn Administration’s EV Tax Credit Rule
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to overturn the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s final rule implementing the 30D Clean Vehicle Credit. This resolution will end tax credits for
Major U.S. Dairy Trade Priorities Included in House Farm Bill
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. dairy industry commended the inclusion of three export market access priorities in the farm bill trade title reauthorization legislation introduced today in the House of Representatives. The bill includes the Safeguarding American Value-added Exports
NPPC Secure Pork Priorities in House Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17, 2024 —The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) applauds the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s unveiling of its 2024 Farm Bill. “America’s pork producers appreciate Chairman G.T. Thompson’s willingness to listen, put pen to paper, and address the
Two Priorities Serving IA Beef Cattle Producers Signed Into Law
AMES, Iowa – Yesterday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two bills into law that were high priorities for the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA). Showcasing the importance, a large crowd gathered at Pat and Laura Blomme’s farm to witness
Thompson Releases Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after releasing text of the 2024 Farm Bill: “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 is the product of extensive feedback from stakeholders and all
American Agriculture is an “Export Powerhouse”
It’s no secret in U.S. agriculture how valuable trade is to multiple sectors. Daniel Whitley, administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, spoke during the 2024 NAFB Washington Watch. He says U.S. agriculture is a powerhouse, He says,
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) and Senate Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) issued a statement on farm bill development. “House and Senate Democrats remain committed to passing a strong, bipartisan farm bill that strengthens