Kevin McCarthy

Because of the wildfires, many of which broke out Labor Day weekend across the western U.S.,  the Washington Winegrowers’ is calling on Congress for an extension of the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus, better known as the WHIP+, to help impacted growers and winemakers. Executiv ...

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced he’s forming a Republican “China Task Force,” citing Chinese ownership of Smithfield Foods as part of the reason behind the move. The Hagstrom Report said McCarthy found it interesting that “China owns a processing plant in South Dakota” and wondered if that could be a challenge for the U.S. food supply. McCarthy ad ...

House Democrats continue to voice optimism a USMCA vote will take place before the end of the year, but leadership is not making any promises.  Republicans have become more vocal in their criticism of the delay.  According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi labor and enforcement assurances continue to be concerns.   ...

House Democrats continue to voice optimism a USMCA vote will take place before the end of the year, but leadership is not making any promises.  Republicans have become more vocal in their criticism of the delay.  According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi labor and enforcement assurances continue to be concerns.   And ...

Congressional ratification USMCA, is quickly slipping from September into October, and maybe even later.  With it already being mid-September, and not signs of a USMCA deal on the horizon, but there are a few proposals being exchanged between Democrats and the White House.  Bu...

Congressional ratification USMCA, is quickly slipping from September into October, and maybe even later.  With it already being mid-September, and not signs of a USMCA deal on the horizon, but there are a few proposals being exchanged between Democrats and the White House.  Bu...

Lawmakers will consider and are expected to pass the farm bill this week, or possibly next.  Long-awaited by agriculture, the Farm Bill will continue to provide a much-needed safety net as the industry endures a depressed farm economy.  House M...

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Monday the House of Representatives will not hold any votes this week due to the mourning and funeral for the late President George H.W. Bush.  What does that mean for the Ag community?   The announcement means the Farm Bill will not move forward this week, and the conference report that was expected early this week is now anticipated early next week.  Pre