Washington Policy
As Special Envoy for American Landowners, John Rich will serve as a leading advocate for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners, helping ensure their concerns are heard and their rights are protected.
Senate Western Caucus Chairman Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming joins us to discuss public lands grazing, New World screwworm response efforts, Western Caucus priorities, and policy supporting the future of rural America.
Industry estimates suggest approximately 500 million sterile flies per week may be required to fully eradicate the pest.
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney recaps Farm Credit Canada’s trade forum, Canadian producer sentiment ahead of the USMCA review, and his outlook for U.S.-Canada trade relations.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the agreement could be used to improve market access for American beef and pork producers in Africa.
Industry leaders highlighted trade concerns, export opportunities and the importance of maintaining momentum behind the agreement.
Proposed legislation would require automakers to include AM radio in all new passenger vehicles at no additional cost.
Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman says Farm Bill text could be released within weeks, with a committee markup targeted for later this summer.
Producers should coordinate immediately with their CPA and legal counsel to ensure their corporate structures and operational realities are perfectly aligned before the September deadline.
Farm Bureau economist John Newton says farm income has declined every quarter for three years.
Riders will retrace more than 1,900 miles of the historic Pony Express route.
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh discusses a new bipartisan surface transportation bill, industry efforts to address regulatory concerns, investments in truck parking and freight infrastructure, and the outlook for transportation policy.
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney discusses the next generation of Canadian agricultural policy, producer priorities, concerns surrounding risk management programs, and what the framework could mean for agriculture on both sides of the border.
President Trump’s appearance in Wisconsin coincides with National Dairy Month, placing additional attention on one of the nation’s leading dairy-producing states.
2023 Farm Bill
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says the proposal would allow retailers to decide whether they want to offer E15 year-round.
