Agriculture Policy News

From federal agencies to state governments, actions taken by elected officials and policymakers have a direct impact on America’s farmers and ranchers. Stay up-to-date on all things related to policy, including cabinet leadership, the farm bill, farmer-support programs, market access, environmental regulations, labor availability and the health of the ag economy.


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Latest Agriculture Policy News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to resume inspections of in-bound cattle from Agua Prieta, Mexico.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are hunting for more power—and agriculture is in their crosshairs.
The 2014 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is lowered from last month as higher beef production is more than offset by lower pork, broiler, and turkey production.
Livestock producers are eligible for USDA drought aid.
The changes stemming from the new farm bill take effect immediately.
A lot rests on whether or not we will sufficiently cut corn acres. Research firms go through this exercise every year to try to guess what we farmers will do.
Producers now have until Feb. 7 to participate for FY 2014.
There were no changes from November.
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