Pecan Leaders Visit Washington, D.C. for Important Industry Discussions
In May, representatives from the National Pecan Federation (NPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for needed improvements for the U.S. pecan industry. During their trip, NPF representatives met with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives, and senior federal agricultural staff. NPF members from Texas, New...
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Washington, D.C. Update
Washington, D.C. Update By National Pecan Federation Natural Disaster Assistance Secured for Pecan Growers The National Pecan Federation (NPF) is thankful to Congress for including agricultural disaster assistance in the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) appropriations legislation. After many discussions and multiple legislative proposals, on December 20, 2024, the U.S. House of...
Read moreNPF Applauds Passage of Agricultural Disaster Assistance
December 21, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – The National Pecan Federation (NPF) is thankful to Congress for including agricultural disaster assistance in the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) appropriations legislation. After many discussions and multiple legislative proposals, on December 20, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 10545 by a vote...
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Pecan Leaders Visit Capitol Hill Advocating for Disaster and Ag Economic Assistance
December 10, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – Representatives from the National Pecan Federation (NPF) traveled to Washington, D.C. last week for meetings across Capitol Hill, advocating for financial assistance needed before the end of this year. During their trip, NPF representatives met with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, as well...
Read moreNational Pecan Federation Supports American Relief Act, 2025
National Pecan Federation – December 19, 2024 Press Release NATIONAL PECAN FEDERATION NPF Supports American Relief Act, 2025 Pecan Growers Seek Disaster Assistance Before Congress Adjourns December 19, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – The National Pecan Federation (NPF) is in support of the proposed American Relief Act, a continuing resolution bill (CR) to provide funding…
National Pecan Federation Updates Industry on 2024 Farm Bill
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Schedules Farm Bill Markup for May 23 The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently released its “2024 Farm Bill Overview” and announced that they will be marking up this legislation in committee on May 23. Full bill text is expected to be released on May 17. U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T....
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U.S. House Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture voted to pass the Farm Bill, titled “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024” in a 33-21 vote. Four democrats – Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Yadira Caraveo (CO-08), Don Davis (NC-01), and Eric Sorenson (IL-17) – joined with all Republican Committee members in voting yes on...
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NPF Updates Industry on Farm Bill, Grants, & More
USDA Announces Section 32 Purchase for Pecan The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently announced a solicitation for 6.2 million pounds of pecans for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose...
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USDA Issues Section 32 Solicitation for Pecans
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today a solicitation for 6.2 million pounds of pecans for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products...
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New Year Update on the NPF’s Activities in Washington
Agricultural Groups Appeal for Changes to 2022 Disaster Relief and Aid On Dec. 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 that provides about $3.7 billion in financial assistance for agricultural producers impacted by eligible natural disasters that occurred in calendar year 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the...
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U.S. Congress Passes Farm-Bill Extension Included in Short-Term Government Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate voted this week to approve a short-term funding bill, avoiding a November 17 government shutdown. The funding legislation, which was proposed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), funds the government by setting up two deadlines. The first Jan. 19 deadline covers...
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National Pecan Federation Update from D.C.
Farm Bill Delays Authorization for Farm Bill programs expired on Sept. 30. U.S. House and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committees are busy drafting legislative text for the 2023 Farm Bill. However, it is unlikely that there will be any movement on the legislation until after the appropriations process is finished. The timeline for the 2023 Farm...
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India Proposes 70% Tariff Reduction on U.S. Pecan Imports
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The India Ministry of Finance has released its proposed 2023 Union Budget and updates to customs duties. Included is a 70% reduction in the import tariff for pecans, from 100% to 30%. This is a significant positive change for the pecan industry that opens the U.S. pecan export market to India. According to recent...
Read moreUSTR Tai Discusses Pecan Trade Issues at Ag Roundtable
National Pecan Federation (NPF) Executive Board Member Marianne Brown recently attended a roundtable discussion with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Also attending was newly sworn-in USTR AG Ambassador Doug McKalip. At the event, Georgia commodity leaders were given the opportunity to voice their concerns and priorities as...
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