Articles Tagged with ''Farm Bill''

In this opinion piece, Kip Tom, who served as the U.S. ambassador to the UN food and agriculture agencies, argues that the Biden-Harris administration has been bad for agriculture and consumers, and he says it's time for the government to stand up for farmers and ranchers. 

In this opinion piece, Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, discusses the importance of his Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act, which is part of the House Agriculture Committee's farm bill.

In this opinion piece, Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, highlights the need to finalize and pass a farm bill that protects and invests in climate-smart agriculture.
 

In this opinion piece, Dana Allen-Tully, president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, urges lawmakers to complete a new farm bill, highlighting its importance to American farmers, families, and the rural economy. 

In this opinion piece, Brad Hunter, a farmer in northwest Indiana, highlights the benefits of using climate-friendly agriculture techniques and says lawmakers should protect funding for these practices. 

Last year, SNAP recipients were overpaid at a national average rate of 10.03% and underpaid 1.64%, according to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. The payment errors are not synonymous with fraud and instead reflect how accurately states, which administer SNAP benefits, determine eligibility and payment amounts.  

In this opinion piece, Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan, discusses how the Republican farm bill framework would enhance national food security while benefitting rural Americans far beyond the field. 

In this opinion piece, Tim Trotter, CEO of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, explains how the farm bill can be used to ensure farmers receive an accurate and timely return for their milk.