Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized, Washington Watch
Jim Callan of James Callan and Associates in Washington D.C. has developed the following Washington, D.C. update focusing on the recent federal actions – both in Congress and USDA – that are important to NDGGA. Ag Disaster Assistance Legislation: H.R. 267, 2020...
Feb 23, 2021 | Washington Watch
Jim Callan recently provided a Washington D.C. update. Things are moving quickly with the new Administration. Here are some of Jim’s insights and issues he’s been working on. Katherine Tai looks to be the next USTR. Dealing with the EU tariffs, which...
Jan 8, 2021 | Washington Watch
This week incoming Senate Agriculture Chairperson Stabenow stated in Agri-Pulse that one of her priorities would be an Agricultural Carbon Market. Jim Callan provided the following information regarding that initiative: Last June, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI),...
Dec 18, 2020 | Washington Watch
NDGGA Washington Lobbyist James Callan was recently interviewed by North Dakota media outlets following the NDGGA Annual Meeting. James did a great job providing an update on the latest news out of Washington. You can listen below to his interviews on Farm Talk with...
Jun 17, 2020 | News, Washington Watch
Today, North Dakota Grain Growers President Dennis Haugen was announced by EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler as one of 33 members appointed to the agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides independent policy...
Jun 9, 2020 | Washington Watch
NDGGA Washington Lobbyist Jim Callan was recently interviewed on Farm Talk with Mick Kjar. Listen to the full interview below. ...