Category: Ag News
Jun 28
Farmers Will Benefit from Restored Balance of Power
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the benefits to farmers of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that strikes down Chevron deference. Chevron deference instructed courts to defer to federal agencies’ arguments about the scope of their own authority. In essence, it multiplied the power of federal agencies and undermined the principles of separation of powers. …
Jun 28
Is the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Stealing Cotton Acres?
In April, four national wildlife refuges — including Muleshoe — received support from the federal government to expand their acreage. The original boundary set by the government limited potential growth, so the U.S. Department of Interiors lifted the boundary limitations. However, there is no eminent domain process involved. It is all freedom of choice as …
Jun 28
Trade Sees a Few Surprises in Latest USDA Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports
The USDA released the latest Grain Stocks and Acreage reports on Friday, June 28, 2024. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is talking with Allendale’s Rich Nelson about key takeaways from both reports. Starting with acreage numbers for the spring planted crops, Nelson said 1.4 million acres was added to the prior estimate of …
Jun 28
Chairwoman Stabenow Statement on SNAP Payment Error Rate
Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, released the following statement on the SNAP payment error rate. “While states faced many challenges ensuring access to SNAP during the pandemic and unwinding temporary pandemic benefits and flexibilities, the national error rate reported today is unacceptable. The SNAP payment error rate measures …
Jun 28
NFU Serves Up the Farmer’s Share of July 4th Cookout Costs
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with family gatherings and festive cookouts, NFU released the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar” for items typically enjoyed during a Fourth of July cookout. These figures reveal how much family farmers earn compared to the amount consumers pay at the grocery store. NFU President Rob Larew …
Jun 28
Supreme Court’s Chevron Decisions are a Gift to Polluters
Today the Supreme Court overruled its longstanding Chevron precedent, which has instructed courts to afford federal agencies deference when interpreting laws they are tasked with carrying out. Today’s decision will enable judges to substitute their own interpretation of ambiguous statutory text for those of agency experts when considering agency authority under key environmental, public health, and consumer protection …
Jun 28
Lankford Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Chevron Doctrine
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement following the Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce, which overruled its 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The Court’s ruling voids precedent that the courts will defer to federal agencies to interpret the law if a statue is unclear. Lankford has …
Jun 28
Picnics and Cookouts Require Vigilant Food Safety
The summer season is full of fun with outdoor activities such as swimming, riding bikes and catching fireflies. It is also a time for picnics and cookouts, and safety must be paramount to avoid any health risks. Christi Evans, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant food safety specialist, said keeping cold foods cold during transport to the picnic …
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