Ranchers are pushing back against the Endangered Species Act rule-making, saying that they “expand federal overreach and roll back reforms that previously provided relief to producers.”
Director of the Public Lands Council and NCBA Government Affairs, Sigrid Johannes spoke with RFD-TV on what the latest updates entail, the impact to producers, and any chances of revisions.
Related Stories
National Cotton Council’s Gary Adams joins us to discuss the USDA’s Great American Cotton Plan, crop conditions, prices, and efforts to boost domestic demand.
For producers, the issue is diesel, freight, irrigation fuel, and input delivery.
The proposed USDA rule would replace negative pay adjustments with a guaranteed minimum base rate for poultry growers.
LSU economist Dr. Michael Deliberto says fewer planted acres could tighten supplies and support prices for producers.
Pre-filled Applications Available Online to Producers with a Login.gov Account
Soy Transportation Coalition’s Mike Steenhoek discusses the proposed six-axle truck pilot program and its potential impacts on agriculture and freight transportation.