Lawmakers Call for H-2A Admin Fixes
Thursday, July 30, 2026 2:29PM CDT
Six Republican senators and 12 GOP House members wrote to the secretaries of the departments of Homeland Security, Labor and State urging administrative actions to deal with growing problems with the H-2A visa program used by farmers around the country.
Corteva Settles FTC Crop Loyalty Case
Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:39AM CDT
Corteva has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and 12 states over allegations the company paid distributors to block cheaper generic pesticides.
CFTC Chair Signals Deregulatory Shift
Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:51AM CDT
In a wide-ranging discussion Wednesday, members of the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee met with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig. In his opening remarks, Selig said the agency, under his direction, is pursuing a policy of deregulation.
Senate Bets on New Programs
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 2:10PM CDT
The Senate farm bill would temporarily reduce $1.9 billion from EQIP for other legislative priorities, including a new forest easement and state conservation programs through FY2030. Supporters say the move better reflects conservation priorities, but critics argue it could leave tens of thousands more farmers without access to one of USDA's most oversubscribed conservation programs.