Dec 20
In a major win for the nation’s corn growers, a dispute panel ruled today that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement when it issued a decree that banned genetically modified corn imports in early 2023. The decision was met with praise from the National Corn Growers Association and other corn grower advocates who …
Dec 20
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) panel ruling that Mexico’s ban on American-grown biotech corn is a violation of the trade agreement. “Farm Bureau applauds the USMCA panel decision regarding Mexico’s actions to ban biotech corn for human consumption and animal feed. The panel affirmed what …
Dec 20
Today, following the passage of the American Relief Act, 2025, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “The American Relief Act provides necessary assistance for American agriculture, and is a lifeline for the men and women who feed, clothe, and fuel our great nation. “While the process was a long one, the result is a …
Dec 20
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of the American Relief Act. “Extending government funding into early next year and the Farm Bill till September of 2025 allows Republicans and President-elect Trump to get to work on delivering results for the American people. Today’s vote provides economic assistance to American …
Dec 20
After voting to prevent a government shutdown this evening, Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement: “A government shutdown would mean our servicemembers would be forced to go without pay during Christmas and the holiday season. I could not in good conscience allow that to happen. This legislation, which is similar to what I helped negotiate …
Dec 20
The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds the House of Representativesfor passing a Continuing Resolution that funds the government through mid-March, while extendingfarm bill provisions for one year and providing critical disaster assistance and emergency economicassistance for cotton and other crops. The much-needed economic and disaster relief will help mitigatethe financial stress caused by a combination …
Dec 20
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) panel ruling that Mexico’s ban on American-grown biotech corn is a violation of the trade agreement. “Farm Bureau applauds the USMCA panel decision regarding Mexico’s actions to ban biotech corn for human consumption and animal feed. The panel affirmed what …
Dec 20
Following the recent nationwide preliminary injunction order in Texas against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), in a separate lawsuit against the CTA, a district court in Utah issued a 90-day stay as a result of the injunction and pending the new presidential administration. The parties were advised that they could refile if the …
Dec 20
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the United States has prevailed in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) challenging certain Mexican biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn. The USMCA panel agreed with the United States on all seven legal claims, finding that Mexico’s measures are not based on science …
