By Philip Brasher, Agri-Pulse The White House has endorsed the House farm bill ahead of a contentious floor debate, saying the legislation would provide certainty to farmers while imposing “common-sense work requirements” on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “In contrast … Continued
By Philip Brasher, Agri-Pulse President Donald Trump told key lawmakers Thursday that the tighter work rules for food stamp recipients in the House GOP farm bill move “in the right direction,” but he stopped short of threatening to veto legislation that doesn’t … Continued
By Philip Brasher, Agri-Pulse President Donald Trump told key lawmakers Thursday that the tighter work rules for food stamp recipients in the House GOP farm bill move “in the right direction,” but he stopped short of threatening to veto legislation that doesn’t … Continued
By NAFB Officers of the National Association of Wheat Growers are in Washington, D.C. this week meeting with members of Congress. The wheat growers are stressing the importance of passing a farm bill this year. NAWG President Jimmie Musick of … Continued
By Philip Brasher, Agri-Pulse Heritage Action for America and other fiscally conservative groups are calling on House members to demand major changes to commodity programs and crop insurance in the House Republican farm bill. “The bill not only fails to … Continued
By Philip Brasher, AgriPulse The House Agriculture Committee approved a group of 15 Republican amendments to the panel’s farm bill that would modify a crop insurance restriction while addressing broadband, biotechnology, organic food standards and other issues. The GOP amendment … Continued
By Caitlin Eannello, NAWG Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2018) – Today, President Trump released his FY2019 Budget which reduces the budget for the U.S. Department of Agriculture by 16-percent from the 2017 enacted level. The proposed budget also calls for … Continued
By Caitlin Eannello, NAWG Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2018) – Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union Address as President. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule provided the following statement in response: “While the President addressed many issues of … Continued
By Caitlin Eannello, NAWG Washington, D.C. (January 4, 2018) – Recent extreme winter conditions in major wheat-producing states re-affirm the need for a 2018 Farm Bill and strong federal crop insurance program. According to Radiant Solutions, a data collection and … Continued
The House Agriculture Committee launched a farm bill landing page on Wednesday, December 13. The landing page will serve as a resource for information and updates as farm bill discussions continue. At https://agriculture.house.gov/farmbill/, you can find background information about the creation … Continued