Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its first full day of the 2022 ARA Conference & Expo with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals in attendance. The opening general session keynote speaker and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan shared his message on World of the Future to bring attendees up-to-date developments from the Russia-Ukraine war …
Category: Ag News
Dec 01
USDA Announces Permanent Status and Written Agreements Availability for Silage Sorghum Crop Insurance Coverage
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:47:42 CST
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is enhancing crop insurance for silage sorghum producers by converting the Silage Sorghum Pilot Endorsement to permanent and allowing written agreements. These…
Dec 01
Oklahoma House Delegation Vote Splits on Bill Avoid National Railway Strike
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:42:45 CST
The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday to avoid a nationwide railway strike but with a split vote from Oklahoma’s Representatives.
The resolution passed on a vote of 290-137 and Reps. Tom Cole a…
Dec 01
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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:10:48 CST
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Nov 30
U.S. Cotton Appreciates House Passage of Railroad Bill
National Cotton Council Chairman Ted Schneider said the U.S. cotton industry appreciates the House for its approval today of legislation that would force a tentative rail labor agreement and avert a national strike or lockout. The Louisiana producer said, “A rail strike would have had severe consequences on our industry from producers to textile manufacturers. …
Nov 30
Congressional Vote on Rail Strike a Welcome Development
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to block a national rail strike that would have dire consequences for the nation’s economy. The vote comes as the country continues to struggle with supply-side issues and problems with key transportation hubs, including low-water levels along the Mississippi River. The National Corn Growers Association said the vote …
Nov 30
ARA, Ag Groups Urge Congress to Pass Tentative Agreement to Avoid Rail Strike
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) joined more than 200 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group today urging Congress to pass legislation to avoid a national rail strike. On Nov. 28, 2022, President Joe Biden issued a statement calling on Congress to pass legislation immediately to adopt the tentative agreement reached between railroad unions and …
Nov 30
Congress’ Intervention on Railroad Agreement Strongly Urged
The National Cotton Council is imploring Congress to adopt a tentative agreement between railroad management and labor to avoid an economy-crippling national rail shutdown. The NCC was among numerous food and agriculture groups which signed onto a letter sent to Senate and House leadership today urging legislation be passed immediately to adopt the tentative agreement. …
Nov 30
U.S. Grains Council Applauds Railway Decision
Today, the House voted to ratify a bill between rail companies and labor unions granting rail workers additional sick-leave benefits, aiming to prevent a strike that would negatively impact U.S. supply chains and prevent an economic downturn. The House approved emergency resolution, H.J.Res. 100, to implement the tentative agreement as brokered by the Biden administration …
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