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Trade is key for agriculture

01/31/17 10:12 AM By Sen. Bob Dole & Marshall Matz

Perhaps no sector of the American economy is more dependent on trade than agriculture. It is the life blood of the heartland supporting over 15 million jobs throughout the United States.

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for January 30, 2017

01/30/17 8:00 AM By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2017 - Trade was on the list of topics that U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talked about on Saturday, according to a White House statement. The two leaders agreed to meet in person in Washington on Feb. 10.

Trump's clamp-down on illegal immigrants causes concern for farm groups

01/27/17 9:56 AM By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2017 – President Donald Trump today signed two new executive actions to boost immigration enforcement – including an order to begin construction of the promised wall -- but that has some in the farming sector on edge because of the industry’s reliance on foreign labor.

Corps' wetlands call doesn't hold water, judge finds

01/27/17 9:41 AM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2017 – The Army Corps of Engineers cannot require a permit to mine peat on a Minnesota tract because it could not show a sufficient connection between wetlands on the property and the nearest navigable water, a federal judge has ruled.

Georgia agriculture thrilled to see one of their own at USDA

01/25/17 1:47 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2017 - Many people familiar with Sonny Perdue’s time as Georgia governor are thrilled with his nomination as Agriculture Secretary, saying President Donald Trump selected a good listener, efficient delegator, and thorough thinker.

Trump budget being watched for attacks on USDA programs

01/25/17 1:41 PM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2017 - President Donald Trump’s team has been plotting to use his first budget plan to make a case that he’s serious about cutting spending and weeding out programs considered unnecessary. Word leaked just ahead of the president’s inauguration that advisers were developing proposals based on...

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for January 24, 2017

01/24/17 8:45 AM By Bill Tomson

January 24, 2017 - Activity in the hallways of USDA’s D.C. headquarters is still muted, but Trump administration officials are starting to fill up the political-appointee offices. New faces in the communications department, Rural Development and other agencies are beginning to filter in.

Washington Week Ahead: Trump delays regulations, looks to trade deals

01/22/17 12:00 PM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2017 - President Donald Trump moves ahead with filling out his new administration after taking early action to stall some of Barack Obama's last-minute regulations. Congressional Republicans, meanwhile, will head to a retreat this week to discuss how to replace the Affordable Care Act.

Roberts backs Perdue for Ag Sec with an 'Amen, brother'

01/20/17 3:55 PM By Daniel Enoch

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 - President-elect Donald Trump made it official this morning, naming former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as his choice for Agriculture Secretary, drawing an immediate endorsement from a lawmaker who will play a key role in Perdue's confirmation process. “I'm delighted,” Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said when asked about Trump's choice.

Clovis takes lead in installing Trump team at USDA

01/20/17 9:00 AM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2017 - Sam Clovis, Donald Trump’s top farm policy adviser during the presidential campaign, will be leading the transition group installing his team and policy at the Agriculture Department.

Barbara O’Brien, President and CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated

This week’s Open Mic guest is Barbara O’Brien, President and CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated. O’Brien has more than 20 years of experience working for dairy farmers and in the dairy industry. Through challenges of the cyclical nature of the industry as well as the pandemic and shifting consumer trends, the industry is holding it’s own with consumers and developing partnerships with the food industry that’s expanding the positive message of milk and other dairy products. O’Brien addresses the effort the dairy industry has put forward toward good nutrition, sustainable production and overall product safety.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 19, 2024: Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., on farm bill, specialty crops

California Democrat Salud Carbajal sits on the House Ag Committee and is working on his first farm bill. He joins us to discuss the latest politics surrounding a farm bill timeline and whether or not the House Ag Committee can meet a Memorial Day deadline proposed by House Ag Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa. He also discusses the challenges facing the specialty crop industry and how mechanization can be used to help workforce shortages.

Then, Dennis Nuxoll with the Western Growers Association and Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates join to chat about the political environment facing a farm bill and challenges facing specialty crop producers.

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