Posts Tagged ‘Congress’
Farm policy outlook for 2026
From Progressive Farmer Farmers heading into 2026 are facing what congressional agriculture leaders repeatedly described as a “perfect storm” — high input costs, weak commodity prices, labor shortages and lingering…
Read MoreGovernment shutdown ends, farm bill programs extended
From Farm Policy News Agri-Pulse’s Philip Brasher and Steve Davies reported that “President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed into law a measure to end the longest-ever government shutdown after 43…
Read MoreNational Farmers Union Appeals to Trump Administration
From Agweb.com On Oct. 15, National Farmers Union (NFU) sent letters to President Trump and Congressional leaders urging immediate action to provide economic relief for family farmers and ranchers facing…
Read MoreFuture of ‘traditional’ farm bill is uncertain
By Michelle Hennings Executive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers Happy Harvesting. This time of year reminds us that anything is possible with dedication and perseverance, and we appreciate the…
Read More WAWG thanks Congressman Newhouse for efforts to protect agriculture in reconciliation billÂ
The Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) applauds Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) for his work as part of the House Agriculture Committee on the reconciliation bill that strengthens the farm…
Read MoreBillions of Dollars at Stake for Farmers Hit by Trump Funding Freeze, Pause on Foreign Aid
From Successful Farming Farmers across the United States are finding themselves in precarious economic positions, as they attempt to navigate a strained farm economy and a barrage of executive orders…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced in the House to Increase MAP/FMD Funding
On Feb. 6, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) reintroduced…
Read MoreNAWG Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee hearing on Ag Economy
On Feb. 5, National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President and Altus, Okla., wheat, cotton, and pasture-land farmer Keeff Felty testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry…
Read MoreImpacts of Economic Assistance Payments
From farmdocdaily.illinois.edu In December, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that 1) continued the current farm bill into 2025, 2) appropriated $20.78 billion for disaster aid to farmers, and 3) appropriated…
Read MoreFarm Bill Extension a Priority as Congress Returns
From Farm Policy News Progressive Farmer’s Chris Clayton reported Monday that “Congress returns this week facing a Dec. 20 deadline to approve a new funding resolution to keep the government…
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