Mar 30
The new methodology for calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, which takes effect today, will take a toll on farms that rely on H-2A workers, particularly small farms. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the new AEWR in their latest Market Intel report. Among concerns with the new methodology is how worker responsibilities are determined. …
Mar 30
Here is the recipe that the U.S. Department of Labor used to create the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States final rule. Step one: Copy the proposed rule of the same name released on Dec. 1, 2021. Step two: Paste. Step three: Sprinkle in some references to …
Mar 30
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly supports legislation introduced today by Sen. John Thune (R-SD) to repeal the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the Death Tax. “No cattle producer should ever be forced to sell their family’s farm or ranch to pay a tax bill due to the death of a family …
Mar 30
The Next Generation Fuels Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The National Corn Growers Association applauded the development, saying the legislation would help address the country’s most pressing energy issues through a transition to cleaner fuels and vehicles. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) led the bipartisan reintroduction of the bill along with …
Mar 30
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1- the Lower Energy Costs Act by a bipartisan vote of 225-204: “Over the past 19 months, the Biden Administration has logjammed American energy projects in government regulatory purgatory and enacted policies that have led to the dependence of …
Mar 30
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the House vote today to adopt the Lower Energy Costs Act. ARA is among the more than 100 stakeholders to endorse this legislation that reduces inflation pressures and costs for Americans. “ARA strongly supports H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which is necessary legislation that will reform the …
Mar 30
Join us for Cotton & Coffee on April 18, 2023. Cotton Incorporated’s Kim Kitchings and Anne David will lead a discussion about the Seal of Cotton and the new 2023 Brand Campaign, exploring cotton’s role in shaping culture and learning about additional efforts to impact cotton’s future. Cotton & Coffee Zoom sessions are open to …
Mar 30
At the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC) in Washington D.C., the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) once again sponsored and facilitated the Corn-to-Chemicals Summit, outlining the uses of corn as an industrial feedstock. The panel was moderated by Sarah McKay, NCGA Market Development Director, and participants included Nick Lepore, Morning Consult Senior Research Manager, and Denny Vennekotter, Vice Chair …
Mar 30
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. If signed into law, this legislation would increase domestic energy production, reform and streamline the permitting process for energy infrastructure, reverse the Biden Administration’s anti-energy policies and boost the production and processing of critical minerals. Cole …
Mar 30
Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging Oklahomans to continue using extreme caution in the face of the strongest fire weather so far in 2023. Very high to extreme fire danger indices will develop on Friday. Wildfire concerns are expected to remain in place for the next seven days. OFS is deploying firefighting resources, including engines, dozers and …
