House Ag Committee Advances Reconciliation Markup

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee passed its portion of the reconciliation package on a party line vote of 29-25. The measure now heads to the House Budget Committee for a full markup of
Production Expenses Forecast Above 20-Year Average

Farm sector production expenses are the costs of all inputs used to produce farm commodities, which directly affect farm profitability. In total, these expenses, including those associated with operator dwellings, are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion,
Egg Prices Down 12.7 Percent in April

U.S. retail egg prices dropped from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year. Government data released on Tuesday showed the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a
NCGA Comments on House Budget Reconciliation Legislation

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today praised the passage of key tax extensions, championed by the organization, which passed the House Committee on Ways and Means as part of the budget reconciliation process. “We applaud the members
Senators Marshall and Ernst Lead Effort to Streamline Conservation Practice Standards at USDA

Washington – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, introduced the Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act – legislation that modernizes the process for updating conservation standards at the United States Department
House Ways & Means Committee Advances Modification of 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, Prioritizing American Farmers and Feedstocks

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 – Earlier today, the House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee advanced changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit as a part of the legislation titled, “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” The revised