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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, Mar. 16, 2017 - President Trump is releasing budget proposals this morning that will call for deep spending cuts across the federal government, including at USDA, EPA and other agencies. Trump’s targets at USDA will include the nation's flagship international food aid program, Food for Peace.
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2017 – Renewable fuels groups say that the Trump administration’s decision to revisit fuel economy standards will give them a chance to tout the value of their low-carbon, high-octane fuel.
Washington, Mar. 15, 2017 - The agricultural community is mourning the loss of Kika de la Garza, a long-time congressman from South Texas who chaired the House Agriculture Committee for 14 years.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 15, 2017 - Farmers and ranchers are making sure that the White House and Capitol Hill know that they are worried about President Trump’s trade policy.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 15, 2017 - A little-noticed provision in President Trump’s revised executive order barring residents of some predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States could make it harder for farmers and ranchers to get legal foreign workers on a timely basis.
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2017-“We see a growing demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel moving forward, regardless of what happens with domestic petroleum production.”
WASHINGTON, Mar. 14, 2017 - Agri-Pulse Daybreak March 14: Perdue may get nomination hearing next week * Chinese president to meet with Trump * Lighthizer to get glowing introduction at hearing
WASHINGTON, Mar. 13, 2017 - Gottlieb gets some initial support for top FDA post * Farms and ranches hit hard by Kansas wildfires * Trump administration still undecided on support for T-TIP
WASHINGTON, Mar. 9, 2017 - The House Agriculture Committee continues a series of hearings on the next farm bill today, and there will be a spotlight on dozens of programs that won’t have funding unless Congress comes up with more money.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 8, 2017 - President Trump has named Stephen Vaughn as general counsel for the Office of U.S. Trade Representative, where he’ll also serve as acting USTR, pending action on the confirmation of Trump’s nominee, Robert Lighthizer.
