Washington Policy
“Organic is less reliant on exports”
“It touches almost every farm household. So, the reach is quite broad.”
“The regulations... set up a very complicated set of rules for both horse owners and event managers.”
“I think there’s a lot of embarrassment that the Farm Bill didn’t get done when it should have last year...”
Starting February 1, 2025, new regulations take effect that will expand the HPA to all breeds of horse and all types of horse events, including 4-H events.
The CEO of the National Potato Council says folks are asking the right questions, but their concerns may be presumptive.
2023 Farm Bill
House ag leaders had hoped to get the Farm Bill voted on by Easter, but no dates have been secured just yet.
State & Local Policy
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Issues Emergency Declaration as Record Wildfires Threaten Nebraska Ranchers
Governor Jim Pillen joined us to share the latest on the Nebraska wildfires, discuss relief efforts, and outline considerations for producers navigating the ongoing situation.
