AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Dr. Bart Fischer
Today’s guest is Dr. Bart Fischer. Bart is Co-Director of the Agriculture and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M and talks about the status of the 2024 Farm Bill, why … Read More
Tag: Congress
Congressional Leaders Plan to Extend 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Despite an aggressive effort by both Agriculture Committees, Congress will neither consider nor pass a new Farm Bill in 2023. Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-R) is the Chairman … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Rick Crawford
Today’s guest is Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-R) who is a member of the House Agriculture Committee. We talk about the past dysfunction in Congress, the possibilities for a new farm … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Bruce Westerman
Today’s guest is Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) who is the Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. We focus on the farm bill, rural communities, and forestry with the only … Read More
Drought-State Senators Looking for Changes to Assistance Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – If legislation from Senate members John Thune (SD-R) and Ben Ray Luján (NM-D) passes, there could be significant improvements to the “effectiveness and timeliness” of multiple USDA … Read More
EVENT: All Ag, All Day’s 2022 DC Capitol Fall Ag Tour
This is coverage of the All Ag, All Day 2022 DC Capitol Fall Ag Tour in Washington, DC (November 14-18, 2022). The event’s purpose is to hear from members of … Read More
EVENT: 70th Annual ABA Ag Bankers Conference
2022 ABA Ag Bankers Conference Omaha, NE 11/6-11/9-22 Here are the FINAL highlights from the ABA’s (American Bankers Association) 70th annual National Agricultural Bankers Conference in Omaha, NE. The following … Read More
Oil Industry Executives Testify on Current High Prices
WASHINGTON, DC – Is it government regulation or pressure from shareholders that’s keeping oil companies from increasing supplies of oil domestically? According to Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-D) the Chairwoman of … Read More
Congress Hears Why We’re Paying More for Food
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, a House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law gathered to hear “The Effects of Economic Concentration on Americas Food Supply”. The goal … Read More
Elimination of Stepped-Up Basis Concern for Agricultural Families
In his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, President Joe Biden called for an end to “stepped-up basis” as a part of his tax plan aimed at paying for infrastructure and transportation upgrades, which drew a round of concern from commodity and general farm groups.
Missouri Farmers Looking to Crack Carbon Credit Code
As the Biden Administration and Congress push forward their climate change agenda, including massive reductions in emissions and sequestration of carbon, some Missouri growers will get to determine if agricultural carbon markets hold any promise for producers across the country.
Scott Expected to Chair Next House Agriculture Committee
Though the House will remain under Democratic control in the 117th Congress, voters in Minnesota failed to back the current Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Collin Peterson. His loss has provided a path for Rep. David Scott to become the next Chairman.
Bipartisan and Bicameral Group Finds Compromise to Stimulus
The Problem Solvers Caucus, speaking to the press at an event near the Capitol, explained that, if passed, their legislation would carry Americans through March of 2021.
Lame-duck Request: Extend Temporary Tax Provisions for Agriculture
With only a handful of days remaining in the current 116th legislative session, groups like the American Farm Bureau Federation and others are urging Congress to extend temporary tax provisions.
Ag Groups Warn Congress of Impending Budgetary Shortfall
Last week a coalition of more than 150 groups sent a letter to Congress warning of a major funding shortfall that could severely weaken agricultural inspections at our borders.
House Subcommittee to Consider Ending Renewable Fuels Standard
(WASHINGTON, DC) The Subcommittee on Environment will hold a hearing on Tuesday to discuss “The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act”. Rep. John Shimkus (IL-R) and Rep. Bill Flores (TX-D) released … Read More