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Agriculture and Food<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Wall Street Leaving Farm Sector<\/h3>\n

When the housing and real estate crash occurred ten years ago, Wall Street banks went hunting for new ways to expand loan business beyond the troubled mortgage sector.\u00a0 They found those new opportunities in the rural Midwest and piled into the agriculture sector.\u00a0 \u00a0It was easy to lend to farmers who had plenty of income and collateral as commodity and land prices surged.\u00a0 Now, as farm income falls, the U.S.-China trade war intensifies, and farm debt rises to $427 billion this year, Wall Street players are headed for the exits.\u00a0 Chapter 12 federal court filings, a type of bankruptcy protection largely created for small farmers a few years ago, increased from 361 filings in 2014 to 498 in 2018.<\/p>\n

Pathway for Hemp Hits Regulatory Bump<\/h3>\n

The effort to implement the legalization of industrial hemp authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill is complex.\u00a0 The USDA is working on crop insurance, the Food and Drug Administration is trying to determine health risks to humans and animals of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and the EPA is looking for research on crop protection chemicals that are safe to use on hemp.\u00a0 The agencies are scrambling to publish regulations this fall.<\/p>\n

Rewrite of Contract Grower Rule Expected<\/h3>\n

For many years, producers who grew animals (mainly broiler chickens) on contract for meat processors have accused those companies of unfair preferential treatment among growers.\u00a0 They have become more vocal that their relationship with the integrator \u2013 the company providing the chicks, feed and veterinary care to contract growers \u2013 has become more and more strained.\u00a0 Growers feel pressured into costly repairs and upkeep while fearing retaliation (sudden cancellation of contracts) for speaking out publically.\u00a0 Several Farm Bills directed the USDA to propose enforcement criteria to address such concerns but annual appropriations riders prevented funding to be used for their development.\u00a0 USDA recently announced it intends to publish proposed regulations later this summer to specifically address the issue of undue preference.<\/p>\n

Farm Prices to Suffer as Increasing Productivity Outpaces Demand<\/h3>\n

According to the United Nation\u2019s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global demand for agricultural products will not keep up with agriculture\u2019s productivity growth over the next decade.\u00a0 This will cause inflation-adjusted prices of the major commodities to remain at or below their current levels. Yield improvements and higher production intensity are being driven by technological innovation which will result in higher output even as agricultural land use remains nearly constant.<\/p>\n

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls on Rural Issues<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s still early, but here\u2019s what we know about candidates\u2019 support so far:<\/p>\n

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  • Biden wants to invest in climate\u2013friendly farming, strengthen antitrust enforcement, grow the bioeconomy, invest in clean energy, support deployment of methane digesters, invest in rural broadband, expand the Conservation Stewardship Program, give persistent poverty counties more federal funding, protect and build upon the Affordable Care Act, \u201cdecarbonize\u201d the food and agriculture sector, and is endorsing the Green New Deal.<\/li>\n
  • Sanders endorses the Green New Deal, and wants to address climate change, transition to regenerative family farming practices, and transition to more sustainable management for livestock systems.<\/li>\n
  • Warren wants to invest $2 trillion over the next 10 years in green research, manufacturing, and exporting that links American innovation directly to American jobs, and helping achieve the ambitious targets of the Green New Deal. She supports family farms, likes country-of-origin labeling on food products and is committed to breaking up agribusiness monopolies.<\/li>\n
  • Harris wants to forge a Green New Deal to tackle the climate crisis, build a clean economy that creates good-paying jobs for the future, and confront environmental injustice head on.<\/li>\n
  • Klobuchar vows to get the United States back into the Paris climate change accord and wants rural housing reform.<\/li>\n
  • Buttigieg wants to implement a Green New Deal with all available tools including a carbon tax-and-dividend for Americans, and major direct investment to build a 100% clean energy society.<\/li>\n
  • O\u2019Rourke wants a 10-year $5 trillion climate change investment, allow farmers and ranchers to profit from capturing greenhouse gasses, and have government procurement programs create a new \u201cbuy clean\u201d program.<\/li>\n
  • Booker is a vegan who is critical of concentrated animal feeding operations and committed to addressing climate change with an eye on vulnerable communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ag Workforce\/Immigration<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Changes Proposed to the H-2A Farmworker Visa Program<\/h3>\n

The Labor Department is proposing to allow more workers, overhaul wage requirements and streamline the H-2A application certification process in a 489- page notice released in mid-July.\u00a0 Grower groups and worker advocacy organizations are pouring through the proposed rulemaking document to offer expert comment to the DOL.\u00a0 Farmers and ranchers are generally pleased so far with the proposed changes.\u00a0\u00a0 Demand for certified H-2A applicants has increased sharply year-over-year with a 21 percent increase from fiscal 2017 to fiscal 2018 as an example.\u00a0 For several years the National Grange has asked the Department of Labor to revise and streamline H-2A regulations and will work to finalize a much-improved rule.<\/p>\n

Mexico\u2019s Migration Crackdown<\/h3>\n

The number of people taken into custody along the U.S. southern border fell 28 percent in June, a drop U.S. authorities say reflects the early impact of Mexico\u2019s crackdown on Central American migration.\u00a0 In May, President Trump agreed to withhold additional tariffs on Mexico and Mexican President Obrador agreed to dramatically increase enforcement efforts on the Mexican side of the border.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Health Care
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Senate Urged to Keep Part D Intact<\/h3>\n

The National Grange along with 28 additional groups with a focus on senior citizen health, urged the Senate Finance Committee to reconsider many of their plans to restructure the Medicare Part D program.\u00a0 The groups raised concerns that the Committee\u2018s proposed changes to Part D have been discussed without meaningful stakeholder input and reportedly lacks significant reforms to address seniors\u2019 out-of-pocket cost sharing.\u00a0 The Committee should first address high senior out-of-pocket costs in any reform proposal, not just government savings. \u00a0The National Grange had previously sent the Committee a cautionary statement that adding an inflation rebate penalty to Part D could arbitrarily target innovative medicines and may hamper patients\u2019 access to new and innovative treatments.<\/p>\n

\u201cCadillac Tax\u201d Repeal<\/h3>\n

The National Grange has joined numerous patient advocacy groups on letters to both the House and Senate urging repeal of the so-called \u201cCadillac Tax.\u201d\u00a0 This is a 40% tax on higher cost employer-provided health care benefit plans.\u00a0 This tax is especially onerous for middle income families and small businesses that already struggle to offer health care coverage to their employees.\u00a0 Employer-provided coverage is the backbone of our health care system and the primary source of coverage for the majority of Americans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Telecommunications
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Support for Airwaves Act<\/h3>\n

The National Grange has issued a statement strongly supporting the reintroduced bipartisan Airwaves Act in the Senate.\u00a0 The Act would make spectrum available for auction to be used to relieve network congestion and support 5G implementation.\u00a0 It includes the stipulation that 10% of the proceeds be used specifically for rural broadband infrastructure build-out.<\/p>\n

Lifeline Service Support in New York<\/h3>\n

Roger Halbert, Secretary of the New York State Grange, recently represented the National Grange to support the Lifeline program before the State of New York Public Service Commission.\u00a0 Several wireless providers have petitioned the Commission to be allowed to participate in New York\u2019s Targeted Accessibility Fund to deliver additional access to the Lifeline Program.\u00a0 Lifeline offers discounted phone and broadband service to elderly, disabled, shut-in, low-income citizens and to veterans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Trade
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Parameters of a U.S.-China Trade Deal<\/h3>\n

At the late June G-20 leaders summit when President Trump and China\u2019s President Xi Jinplng shook hands, extended olive branches and agreed to reopen trade talks, they apparently had a mutual understanding.\u00a0 The trade war would come down to the U.S. easing up on Huawei and China buying agricultural products.\u00a0 President Trump has since agreed to give timely licensing decisions to allow several tech companies to sell to Chinese telecom giant Huawei.\u00a0 Huawei\u00a0 was blacklisted in May effectively stopping its ability to buy U.S.-made chips.\u00a0 Chinese companies have since reached out to U.S. exporters to inquire about pricing and also filed applications to remove tariffs on agriculture goods. \u00a0\u00a0These goodwill gestures seem likely to pave the way for in-person meetings soon.\u00a0 However, on Capitol Hill Huawei is viewed as a threat to national security so stay tuned for further developments.<\/p>\n

Japan Trade Promising<\/h3>\n

Talks are set to resume on a free trade agreement with Japan August 1 in Washington.\u00a0 Japanese Economy Minister Motegi will lead a visiting delegation for meetings with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.\u00a0 U.S. ag producers have been pushing for a free trade agreement with Japan since President Trump pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.\u00a0 Japan is America\u2019s fourth largest ag market and a major buyer of beef, pork, dairy, wheat, wine, fruits, vegetables and other commodities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Lobby at Home in August
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Congress will be on recess August 2-September 9.\u00a0\u00a0 That means that your senators and representative will be spending at least some time at home.\u00a0\u00a0 Remember the famous quote from legendary House Speaker Tip O\u2019Neill who often proclaimed, \u201cAll politics is local.\u201d Survey after survey of congressmen and congressional staff say by far the most effective way to get your message to Washington is your action right from home.\u00a0 Go to local town hall meetings, listening sessions, fairs, rallies, celebrations, community events and other opportunities to come face-to-face with your member of Congress or their staff.\u00a0 Br courteous and respectful but direct and to the point as you summarize your issues.\u00a0 Make sure you have factual information and know both sides of the argument.\u00a0 Give the person you are talking to your contact information and ask for follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Perspective<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\"<\/td>\nForty is the old age of youth; fifty the youth of old age.
\nVictor Hugos.<\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nYouth smiles without any reason.\u00a0\u00a0 It is one of its chiefest charms.
\nThomas Gray<\/strong>. <\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nYouth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.
\nStanislaw Jerzy Lec
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThe foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
\n Diogenes<\/strong>.<\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nIn youth we learn; in age we understand.
\nMarie Von Ebner-Eschenbach.<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nThere are three periods in life: youth, middle age and \u201chow well you look.
\nNelson Rockefelle.<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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