Largest U.S. farm group opposes ‘make allowance’ proposal as unfair – April 6, 2023

Largest U.S. farm group opposes ‘make allowance’ proposal as unfair The Agriculture Department should insist on comprehensive reform of U.S. dairy pricing rather than considering a piecemeal approach from dairy processors for an increase in the so-called make allowance, said the American Farm Bureau Federation on Wednesday. “We urge you… Continue reading

Senate votes to overturn Biden’s ‘waters of the United States’ rule – March 30, 2023

Senate votes to overturn Biden’s ‘waters of the United States’ rule The Senate joined the House on Wednesday in voting to overturn the Biden administration’s “waters of the United States” regulation, which spells out the upstream reach of water pollution laws. The White House said earlier this month that President… Continue reading

Boost Conservation Reserve, hold steady on working lands assistance – March 23, 2023

Boost Conservation Reserve, hold steady on working lands assistance If Congress follows the farm bill recommendations of the Conservation Coalition, it would revive a $5-an-acre discount on crop insurance premiums for farmers who plant cover crops. The coalition, an alliance of farm, land stewardship, and environmental groups, also said on… Continue reading