Farm bill goes to President after being passed by House of Representatives Industry News December 13, 2018 No Comments The bill passed through Congress with large bipartisan support, passing the Senate 87-13 and the House 369-47.Read More
Senate passes $1 trillion Farm Bill February 5, 2014 No Comments Bill includes cuts to food stamp program, leaves COOL unaltered.Read More
Farm Bill compromise reached; meat industry groups vow to “actively oppose” it January 28, 2014 No Comments The bill did not resolve the issues of GIPSA funding and making country-of-origin labeling compliant to the World Trade Organization to the industry's favor.Read More
Congressmen call for repeal of COOL law October 31, 2013 No Comments At the first negotiating session on a final version of the new $500 billion U.S. farm bill, several lawmakers said COOL should be revised or repealed.Read More