Category: Ag News
Apr 17
USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on New Texas Sterile Fly Production Facility
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. “Butch” Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. USDA is partnering with USACE to construct this facility, which is a cornerstone of Secretary …
Apr 17
ARA Vice Chair Mike Twining Advocates for Ag Retailers at Congressional Roundtable on Working Families Tax Cuts
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Board of Directors Vice Chair, Mike Twining of Willard Agri-Services, represented ag retailers at a roundtable hosted by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Steve Womack (R-Ark.), to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) are delivering relief for families and …
Apr 17
Lankford and Bice Ahead of the 31st Anniversary of the OKC Bombing
A living piece of Oklahoma history is taking root in the heart of the nation’s capital, standing as a testament to the “Oklahoma Standard” and the enduring spirit of a state that refused to be broken. On the grounds of the United States Capitol, a sapling from Oklahoma City’s famed Survivor Tree is now flourishing, …
Apr 17
Cattle Raisers join fly production facility groundbreaking in South Texas
Stephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association president, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, today attended the groundbreaking of the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sterile fly production facility at Moore Airfield Base. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was well represented at the …
Apr 17
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Seeks Boost in CCC Funds
According to DTN, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told lawmakers Thursday she wants Congress to increase the $30 billion annual limit on Agriculture Department spending under a line of credit at the Treasury Department through the Commodity Credit Corporation, a wholly owned government corporation Congress created in 1933 to provide aid to farmers when needed. Rollins …
Apr 17
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Requirements for Employers of H-2A Workers
Crop and animal production can be an inherently dangerous field, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating, in 2024, over 23,000 nonfatal injuries and approximately 300 fatal injuries associated with the industry. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance purchased by employers that compensates employees for injuries sustained on the job. State law generally dictates which employers must obtain …
Apr 17
Reducing the Trade Deficit through Securing New Trade Deals: USDA’s Luke Lindberg on Global Market Growth
The landscape of American agricultural commerce is shifting back toward global dominance. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with USDA Trade Undersecretary Luke Lindberg about the administration’s aggressive efforts in securing new trade deals and the remarkable 42% reduction in the agricultural trade deficit achieved in just one year. Reclaiming the Global Market For decades, …
Apr 17
Congressman Josh Brecheen Co-Leads H.Res. 1164
This week, Congressman Brecheen and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice introduced H.Res. 1164, which requires transparency from any Member of Congress who uses Treasury payments for personal legal settlements. This resolution demands Member accountability by requiring Members to present themselves on the House floor within 30 days of notification if they have used federal funds in a settlement. Current …
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