Farm Policy

Coverage of state, regional and federal news from lawmakers and regulators that can impact farm profitability.

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Reaction to USDA's GIPSA proposal

Jan 15, 2020

NFU, OCM encourage Trump administration to adopt greater protections for family farmers, ranchers.

U.S.-China trade deal comes into focus

Jan 14, 2020

The global economy may be entering a new era where the biggest players can wield their economic might without restraint.

Legislation aims to increase checkoff oversight

Jan 14, 2020

Nebraska representatives introduces legislation to add accountability to USDA checkoff programs.

4 criteria to judge Packers and Stockyards Act

Jan 14, 2020

Comment on criteria Agricultural Marketing Service will use until March 13, 2020.

Checkoff reform bill introduced in House

Jan 13, 2020

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act requires additional transparency and limited funds to trade organizations that lobby.

European trade commissioner looks to reset relations with Trump

Jan 13, 2020

Phil Hogan's visit to Washington this week comes as U.S. and China are expected to sign phase one trade deal.

Senate not finished with work on USMCA

Jan 09, 2020

Final vote can’t come for at least another week as seven committees now need to sign off on North American trade deal.

Legislating for Minnesota farmers in 2020

Jan 08, 2020

Commentary: 2019’s bipartisan legislative solutions helped provide much-needed resources to family farms.

Wondering about your state’s hemp status?

Jan 07, 2020

Get an overview of the current hemp status of Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

Ag groups, New York state will go to court over labor law

Jan 06, 2020

A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order against parts of the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act.