ag policy

ICA Watching Federal, State Issues
ICA Watching Federal, State Issues
ICA Watching Federal, State Issues
The legislative session in all three states wrapped up months ago, and even Congress is on their August recess.  But despite this quite time of year, local Ag groups are keeping a close eye on issues or potential issues from the state of federal level.  Cameron...
RCALF: Why Have Ranchers Been Changed Over Grazing Allotment?
RCALF: Why Have Ranchers Been Changed Over Grazing Allotment?
RCALF: Why Have Ranchers Been Changed Over Grazing Allotment?
In June, Charles and Heather Maud, ranchers from South Dakota, were individually indicted on charges of theft of government property.  The couple are accused of stealing and modifying a United States Forest Service grazing allotment that consists of about 25 acres.  The Mau...
Heritage Foundation Report Worries Newhouse
Heritage Foundation Report Worries Newhouse
Heritage Foundation Report Worries Newhouse
A new Heritage Foundation report has suggested that for the new farm bill, subsidies like crop insurance should be drastically cut or eliminated and let the ag industry more closely resemble other industries.   Representative Dan Newhouse said while he hasn’t read the full 148-page report, what he has seen has concerned him.   “...