Farm Policy

The Origin of Livestock Rule needed to more clearly define regulations for transitioning conventional livestock into organic production.

Senate Growing Climate Solutions Act offers good start to issues plaguing carbon markets.

AFBF, NFU among those testifying in support of the legislation introduced by Indiana's Mike Braun.

Legal Issues: Important agriculture-related bills were passed by Iowa lawmakers in the recently concluded session.

Executive order suspends H-1B visas, H-2B visas, H-4 visas, L-1 visas and certain J-1 visas through 2020.

The carbon credit market for agriculture is gaining more attention as companies seek ways to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental Working Group and others see programs like MFP and CFAP as trade distorting though USDA says they're consistent with WTO agreements.

Bill gives federal government more money to buy up private lands and face potential "poorly managed future."