AGree: Farm Bill ‘Falls Short’ In Helping Farmers With Long-Term Challenges

House and Senate agriculture leaders announced a bipartisan agreement on a five-year farm bill Monday afternoon.

The Fertilizer Institute supports the January 7 U.S. District Court ruling that “puts the management of Florida’s water quality back into the hands of the state.”

There is still plenty of work to be done on major issues in Congress that could impact the crop protection industry this year.

From West Fertilizer to the Chesapeake Bay, fertilizer producers and dealers are keeping an eye on several Beltway developments in 2014.

Major challenges for ag retailers in 2014 start with questions surrounding regulatory compliance and the Farm Bill.

With just a few legislative working days remaining in 2013, the likelihood of a new farm bill is waning, leaving farmers in limbo once again.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the selection of 34 organizations for grants to help rural cooperatives and small businesses expand and strengthen their capacity to serve rural citizens and communities.

With the House and Senate set to conference the farm bill, a well-known ag economist examines possible outcomes.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced funding for 424 projects that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce their energy consumption.

Brian Reuwee, an association industry veteran that held a similar position at St. Louis-based Drake & Company, is set to join the ARA staff on November 18.

The Fertilizer Institute joined a coalition appealing a U.S. District Court ruling on the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for nitrogen and phosphorus.

Now celebrating 80 years of service, CropLife America continues its work on key legislative and regulatory issues affecting agriculture.

CropLife America supports a more holistic and scientific approach to understanding and improving pollinator health.

There has been little news on the farm bill since the August recess began.

Paul Derig of J.R. Simplot testified on behalf of the Agricultural Retailers Association at a House Subcommittee hearing titled “West Fertilizer, Off the Grid: The Problem of Unidentified Chemical Facilities.”

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. is at risk of losing its position as the pre-eminent ag exporter unless Congress moves quickly to pass a farm bill.

More than 400 leading U.S. businesses, advocacy and farm organizations called on the House to enact immigration reform.

With only nine legislative days in September and many other items on the docket, lawmakers are concerned about getting a Farm Bill approved prior to the September 30 deadline.