President Ed Luttrell sits down with National Farm Bureau President to discuss policy issues

National Grange President Ed Luttrell and Legislative Director Burton Eller met October 21 in Washington, DC with National Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman and Public Policy Director Dale Moore.  They discussed the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling against the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law and the regulations issued by USADA which were successfully challenged by Canada and Mexico .  The WTO ruling opens the door for trade sanctions by Mexico and Canada against US products entering those countries.  Both organizations pledged to work toward a solution to COOL that will be WTO compliant and prevent sanctions against U.S. goods and services.  Both organizations are committed to continuing the fight against the proposed EPA and Corps of Engineers Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) regulations.  They also discussed potential legislative agendas for the post-election lame duck session of congress as well the anticipated political and regulatory climates in Washington for 2015.