EU weighs retaliatory tariffs, Rep. Bacon says farmers are usually hardest hit

Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon says the President’s tariff strategy creates more questions than answers for ag producers. “I think it’s dangerous for our farmers. When other countries want to retaliate, they do it against our farmers.” The European Commission trade spokesperson told reporters this week that the EU is weighing potential retaliatory duties on US…… Continue Reading

Grassley seeks Prop 12 fix in next farm bill

A U.S. Senator from Iowa says the next farm bill needs to address concerns related to Proposition 12. “We better because we can’t let states regulate interstate and foreign commerce,” said Republican Chuck Grassley. Proposition 12 bans the sale of pork, veal, and eggs in California from animals anywhere in the country whose confinement does…… Continue Reading

Nebraska sues Colorado over water rights in the South Platte River

A legal standoff over water rights impacting ag producers is headed to the US Supreme Court. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers says Colorado is violating the1926 South Platte River Compact by using more water than agreed upon. “What we’re doing is making sure this really critical resource, especially to our farmers and ranchers in western…… Continue Reading

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