Mike Braun

American Farmers Feed the World Act Introduced
American Farmers Feed the World Act Introduced
American Farmers Feed the World Act Introduced
U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers today thank Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sen. Pete Rickets (R-NE) for the introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 in the U.S. Senate.
NCBA Applauds Protect Farmers from the SEC ACT in Senate
NCBA Applauds Protect Farmers from the SEC ACT in Senate
NCBA Applauds Protect Farmers from the SEC ACT in Senate
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association supports the Senate version of the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act, a companion bill to legislation introduced into the House of Representatives.   “The Securities and Exchange Commissions’ overly broad rulemaking has the potential to increase burdens on cattle producers by requiring data that’s impossible to provide,” says NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas
Lawmakers Debate How To Address Cattle Market Issues
Lawmakers Debate How To Address Cattle Market Issues
Lawmakers Debate How To Address Cattle Market Issues
More capacity, not more regulation, may be the direction Ag lawmakers take in dealing with cattle market concentration and wildly divergent cattle and beef prices. Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow said dramatic differences of opinion were expected at last week’s hearing on the cause of high beef prices for major packers and low prices to small producers. But ...
Senators Offer Legislation to Help States Rebuild Infrastructure Following Extreme Weather
Senators Offer Legislation to Help States Rebuild Infrastructure Following Extreme Weather
Senators Offer Legislation to Help States Rebuild Infrastructure Following Extreme Weather
On Tuesday, senators Tammy Baldwin and Mike Braun introduced bipartisan legislation to help states rebuild stronger and more resilient roads, highways and bridges. The Wisconsin Democrat and Indiana Republican said the legislation will help states as they recover from extreme weather and natural disaster damage brought by severe storms, floods or hurricanes ...
Stabenow Introduces Rural Forest Markets Act
Stabenow Introduces Rural Forest Markets Act
Stabenow Introduces Rural Forest Markets Act
On Wednesday, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow introduced the bipartisan Rural Forest Markets Act. The Michigan Democrat, joined by Senate Republican Mike Braun of Indiana, introduced the bill to remove barriers for small-scale, family foresters and help them benefit from new economic opportunities through climate solutions like carbon markets ...
Supporters Say Legislation Rewards Farmers For Work Already Taking Place
Supporters Say Legislation Rewards Farmers For Work Already Taking Place
Supporters Say Legislation Rewards Farmers For Work Already Taking Place
Last week, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill to help agriculture contribute to and benefit from comprehensive climate solutions. The Growing Climate Solutions Act directs the Department of Agriculture to create a certification program that will make it easier for farmers to sell environmental credits ...