Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
U.S. natural gas futures trading above $6/mmbtu and about to take out 2014 peak
Tight schedule & intraparty squabbles present hurdles for Dems | Where’s RFS details?
Grassley to seek re-election | Amy Walter on Biden’s competence | Commerce Sec. on trade w/China
RFS twists and turns | Stabenow: Dems’ reconciliation spending will help write next farm bill
RFS twists and turns | Stabenow: Dems’ reconciliation spending will help write next farm bill
How a House Ag hearing on blueberries turned into a black eye for Democrats
OECD boosts global inflation forecasts | Congestion mounts at Calif. Ports | U.S./U.K. trade
Senate parliamentarian nixes Dems’ immigration proposal | CR | Debt limit | Recon delay
Another RFS rumor | CR | Debt limit | FOMC | Carbon markets | Food summit
Price surges, logistical constraints continue to impact markets and boost inflation
California governor easily fends off Republican-led recall vote | WaPo comments on Vilsack
Finally, a nominee for ag spot at USTR, but problems with ag trade position at USDA
House Ways and Means Committee summary
Fuel prices surge in Europe | Big sorghum acreage boost | Debt limit pressure
Top corporate tax rate rises to 26.5% from 21% | Cuts some estate-tax discounts, no effect on family farms and businesses
Focus Tuesday on House Ways and Means’ tax policy instructions
China buys more U.S. soybeans | Huge impacts of proposed tax changes on ag sector
Current info is sans conservation spending