Category: Ag News
May 24
House Agriculture Committee Advances Farm Bill
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 by a vote of 33-21. While yesterday’s markup highlighted sharp partisan divisions, NACD appreciates the House Committee on Agriculture taking this critical first step in advancing a farm bill that bolsters locally led conservation. We encourage committee leaders and …
May 24
Bob Rodenberger Predicts Stable Markets to Continue in the Coming Weeks
Farm Director KC Sheperd is visiting with Bob Rodenberger, a Partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Rodenberger discussed the current state of the cattle industry, highlighting that they were producing more with less cattle, aiming to keep consumers satisfied. He noted that while there had been some …
May 24
ICBA Statement on Farm Bill Passage by House Agriculture Committee
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on House Agriculture Committee passage of the farm bill, H.R. 8467, on a 33-21 bipartisan vote. “ICBA congratulates the House Agriculture Committee for taking the first step in passing a new farm bill and encourages members of Congress to …
May 24
Farm Bill offers some conservation wins, falls short in advancing climate-smart agriculture and forestry
Today the House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, which now goes to the full House for a vote. Among other policies, the bill would provide resources to farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other private landowners to voluntarily implement conservation efforts on working lands. “The bill passed out of …
May 24
Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam Emphasizes Potential of Gene Editing in the Cattle Industry
At Cattlemen’s Conference Part 2: Blueprint for the Future, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to talk with Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam of the University of California-Davis about gene editing. Dr. Eenennaam was the key note speaker the first evening of the Conference and was on a follow up panel the …
May 24
As Summer Gets Underway, Celebrate Don’t Fry Day and Learn How to Be Sun Safe
Today, May 24, the Friday before the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, is recognizing the 16th annual “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their skin and eye health while outdoors. Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from …
May 24
USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Recent Natural Disasters
Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit …
May 24
NCC Release – Statement on Farm Bill House Legislation
Signaling the appreciation of the House Farm Bill legislation, National Cotton Council (NCC) Chairman Joe Nicosia said, “While we are all aware that Committee action is a first step – not a final one – in a longer Farm Bill process, we must begin moving forward now.” Nicosia added that the NCC is ready to …
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