WASHINGTON — The National Chicken Council (NCC) today voiced strong opposition to the “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” proposed rule and called for its withdrawal, in comments filed with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). NCC is deeply concerned that the proposed rule would have a devastating financial impact on the U.S. chicken industry by raising […]

WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today held a hearing to discuss transparency and oversight within cattle marketing, specifically the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act (S.4030) and additional oversight through the Office of the Special Investigator (S.3870). The hearing has been proceeded by months of debate over the need for […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A coalition of 33 organizations and associations, led by Missouri Farm Bureau, submitted a letter to Missouri’s Congressional delegation on Tuesday, March 29, highlighting numerous concerns with the “Revised Definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” proposed rule. Organizations that signed the letter include: AGC of Missouri Associated Industries of […]

BESSEMER, Ala. — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh has announced that USDA is investing $1 billion to build and improve critical community facilities in 48 states, Puerto Rico and Guam (PDF, 449 KB). This infrastructure funding will increase access to health care, education and public safety while spurring community development […]

WASHINGTON — In a letter sent today to House and Senate leadership, NFU commended Congress for its work to secure historic investments through the budget reconciliation process. The letter highlighted the importance of these investments for strengthening the American economy. However, it also reiterated NFU’s ongoing concerns with negotiations that could lead to the alteration […]