Editors’ note: J.D. Scholten is one of two rural Democrats in the Iowa State Legislature. When he is not in Des Moines representing the citizens of District 1, which includes Sioux City on the state’s western border, Scholten, 45, is the only state legislator to play professional baseball while actively serving. (His 2024 Sioux City Explorers jersey is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame after he became the oldest person in league history to earn a pitching win). On June 2, Scholten, wh...| Barn Raiser
The world’s first international treaty to control cannabis and hemp was signed on February 19, 1925, at the Geneva Opium Convention. Following World War I and the rise of the […]| Cannabis & Tech Today
Hemp-derived THC beverages are alcohol-free/non-alcoholic ("AF/NA") drinks that are infused with delta-9 THC derived from hemp, usually along with other intoxicating cannabinoids, so that these beverages produce psychoactive effects without legally being dubbed "marijuana." How?| Cannabis Law Now
Senators agree to strip hemp language from ag funding bill By Grace Yarrow, Politico Senators have agreed to strip out language that would close a hemp regulatory loophole from their agriculture funding bill, following a clash between Kentucky GOP Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul. Senate Appropriations Agriculture-FDA subcommittee Chair John Hoeven (R-N.D.) told reporters Tuesday that the hemp provision, which was championed […] The post Newsletter – July 30, 2025 first appeare...| Let's Talk Hemp
WASHINGTON (July 3, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers today applauded final congressional passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping reconciliation package that includes major policy victories for sorghum farmers. The bill passed the House of Representatives Thursday in a narrow 218–214 vote following earlier Senate approval. President Donald Trump is expected to sign […] The post NSP Applauds House Passage of Reconciliation Bill with Major Ag Wins appeared first on Nation...| National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers applauds the U.S. Senate’s passage of its reconciliation package, which includes several important provisions that will strengthen the farm safety net and deliver meaningful benefits for sorghum growers. The legislation, passed by a 51-50 vote, now returns to the House for further consideration ahead of the president’s July 4 deadline.| National Sorghum Producers
Take Action Now: Use our State Action Center to contact lawmakers and protect the future of hemp in your state. A big thank you to all hemp supporters ...| hempsupporter.com
NSP applauds Chairman John Boozman’s (R-Ark.) inclusion of key provisions, including the extension and enhancement of PLC and ARC through 2031. The package also improves ARC’s payment calculations, enhances access and affordability for crop insurance and increases funding for trade promotion and agricultural research — all crucial priorities for U.S. sorghum producers.| National Sorghum Producers
With passage of their respective farm bills, the House and Senate are taking the formal steps to form the conference committee and begin negotiations to complete the legislative process. Among the many differences that the conference committee will need to resolve are those involving the conservation programs in Title II of each bill. The conservation […]| PolicyMatters
On June 28, 2018, the Senate overwhelmingly passed its version of the 2018 farm bill with an historic 86 to 11 vote (U.S. Senate, Roll Call Vote 143). Senate passage followed on the heels of a very narrow, party-line re-vote in the House on June 21st finally passing the bill 213 to 211 (U.S. House […]| PolicyMatters
The odds for a farm bill in 2018 have improved considerably. On Wednesday, the Senate Ag Committee moved its version of a farm bill with a strong bipartisan vote (20 to 1) (Senate Ag Committee, 2018 Farm Bill; Farm Policy News, June 13, 2018). House leadership is attempting to resolve the immigration issue that contributed […]| PolicyMatters
The farm bill reported by the House Ag Committee and defeated on the House floor remains in a state of limbo (H.R. 2, Agricultural and Nutrition Act of 2018). Among the changes to policy contained in H.R. 2 are significant changes to conservation policy and programs. Specifically, the House Ag Committee eliminated the Conservation Stewardship […]| PolicyMatters
On Thursday, April 18, 2018, the House Agriculture Committee reported its version of the farm bill titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (House Ag Committee Press Release, April 18, 2018). The vote to report the bill to the full House was 26 to 20 and notable because the vote was partisan; no Democrats voted […]| PolicyMatters
Farm and Food File for the week beginning Sunday, July 7, 2024 This year, like last year, is a Farm Bill year and this year, like last year, probably won’t deliver any Farm Bill. The reason is the oldest one in Washington, D.C.: politics. Most Congressional Republicans aren’t interested in passing any bipartisan farm and food assistance bill when they believe a delay might deliver a GOP-controlled House, [...]| Farm & Food File
Farm and Food File for the week beginning Sunday, May 19, 2024 The slowest dance on Capitol Hill, the writing of a new Farm Bill, gained tempo May 1 when both the House and Senate Ag committees released versions of their bills. The House bill was a broadly worded, five-page “outline;” the Senate’s, a detailed 94-page report. Noting the differences in both heft [...]| Farm & Food File
The 2024 Farm Bill contains “great improvements” in credit availability for rural America, but there remain steps that lawmakers can| ABA Banking Journal
Food companies can use their voice in Washington to safeguard essential Farm Bill funding to mitigate agricultural emissions and protect food supply chains.| EDF+Business
Food for the Spirit has been active in campaigns for a New York State farm bill, as well as a nationwide effort supporting a transformative farm bill. Despite recent setbacks in the House Agriculture Committee, they continue to push for fair and just agricultural policies. They encourage engagement through story sharing, contacting legislators, and learning about farm bill basics. The post Advocating for a Transformational Farm Bill appeared first on Food for the Spirit.| Food for the Spirit
Join us for a virtual film screening event titled "Power of Narrative: Creating An Equitable Food & Farm Bill" hosted by Black Farmers United NYS, Equity Advocates, and others, showcasing a 15-minute film featuring BIPOC voices in food and farming. The event includes insights from guest speakers and is part of a collective farm bill campaign.| Food for the Spirit
The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge win for sustainable agriculture, but there is still more work to do. Fortunately this historic piece of legislation presents new opportunities for the 2023 Farm Bill.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture