Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
A timeline of conflicting rulings and compliance challenges
China launches probe into beef imports amid farmer struggles | Mutations in severe bird flu case unrelated to animals
U.S. equity market forecast | House speaker clash | RFK Jr. | China confab March 2025 | Look back at USDA relocations | Holiday retail sales
Senate GOP eyes early border funding push | Republicans tie debt limit increase to spending cuts, facing political challenges
Trump unveils bold second-term agenda in Phoenix rally | House Dems signal no support for Speaker Johnson amid GOP unrest
Experienced legal and agricultural professional to help shape USDA policies
WSJ says ‘farm recession is here’ | Trump pressures Panama over canal fees
Ag lobbyist says rural voters should focus on lawmakers who voted no for ag sector aid
Includes $31 billion in ag disaster/economic aid; extension of 2018 Farm Bill
Major victory for U.S. corn growers in USMCA trade dispute
House plans on voting on funding package today
Egg prices are notable outlier
‘Clean CR’ with debt limit language latest GOP option
Trump open to including farm aid in stripped-down CR sans ‘Democrat giveaways’
Speaker faces growing GOP backlash over compromise CR legislation
Only two rate cuts expected in 2025, fewer than previously anticipated
House Ag panel releases fact sheet, analysis
Forecasts under producer assistance program
Some caution about calculating any payment rates before USDA makes decisions
New funding aims to boost domestic output, lower costs for farmers, and enhance market competition across nine states