The American Soybean Association commends the House Agriculture Committee on its passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. Josh Gackle, ASA president and a soybean farmer from North Dakota, said “We appreciate that Chairman Thompson heard clearly the concerns and needs of soybean farmers and addressed those in the bill his …
Category: Ag News
May 24
Farm Bureau Statement on House Farm Bill Markup
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the House Agriculture Committee markup and passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. “AFBF appreciates the leadership of Chairman Thompson and members of the House Agriculture Committee for the markup and bipartisan passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. The farm bill affects all of America’s families, and we’re encouraged to see the …
May 24
Masters of Beef Advocacy Program Celebrates 25,000 Graduates
Two years ago the Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, hit 20,000 graduates. Today, the program celebrates an additional 5,000 graduates – reaching a new milestone for advocacy in the beef industry. “It feels like yesterday that we were celebrating 20,000 graduates,” …
May 24
Beltway Beef Podcast: NCBA President: Uniting Cattle Producers Around the Globe
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, NCBA President and Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele joins to discuss some of …
May 24
Friday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 24
TSA PreCheck® by IDEMIA’s Mobile Enrollment Vehicle Coming to AAA’s Edmond Location Just in Time for Travelers Planning Summer Vacations
With the increase in air travel expected to continue this year, airports will be busy and security lines will be long. Air travelers can ease their pain and get through checkpoints faster by taking advantage of a special TSA PreCheck® enrollment opportunity this month in Edmond. AAA and IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck® authorized enrollment provider, are …
May 24
Battlelines Are Being Drawn: Comparing Current Farm Policy Proposals
On May 1, 2024, Rep. G.T. Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released summaries of their respective farm bill proposals (see here and here). On May 17, 2024, Chairman Thompson released text of his bill. Very early this morning, the House Committee on Agriculture …
May 24
Statement of NCFC President Chuck Conner on House Farm Bill Mark-up
The approval of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 by the House Agriculture Committee represents a necessary step forward towards passing a new farm bill by the end of this year. I would like to applaud Chairman Thompson for his leadership on moving this bill forward. We look forward to working with …
May 24
NAWG President Keeff Felty Commends Chairman Thompson for Getting 2024 Farm Bill Through the House Ag Committee
Today, the House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8472) on a bipartisan vote of 33-21. In response, National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Keeff Felty made the following statement: “NAWG commends Chairman Thompson for moving the process forward and urges a bipartisan and bicameral process to …
May 24
NCGA Reflects on Farm Bill Markup
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 has passed the House Committee on Agriculture by a vote of 33-21. The National Corn Growers Association said many of the recommendations made by corn grower leaders are reflected in the legislation and language in the bill would improve programs for corn growers across the country. …
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