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Daybreak Feb 2: GOP Ten releases stimulus counterproposal

02/02/21 9:37 AM By Bill Tomson, Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Ben Nuelle

Senate Democrats are pushing ahead with a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, even as 10 Republican senators push President Joe Biden to agree to a scaled back version that could get bipartisan support.

Vilsack pledges focus on racial justice, climate change

02/02/21 6:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack, set to take a historic second stint as agriculture secretary, is pledging to make climate change and racial justice top priorities for the Agriculture Department, assuring senators that he understands the times and challenges have changed since he left the government four years ago.

House probing meatpacking COVID-19 outbreaks

02/01/21 12:25 PM By Philip Brasher

House Democrats have launched an investigation into coronavirus outbreaks in meat processing plants and the Trump administration’s alleged failure to adequately protect workers.

Daybreak Feb 1: Dems, GOP in showdown on COVID aid

02/01/21 9:04 AM By Ben Nuelle, Steve Davies, and Philip Brasher

Democrats are threatening to go it alone on the next COVID aid package if Republicans won’t make a deal on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan.

Agri-Pulse announces Nutrien as platinum sponsor for 2021 Ag & Food Policy Summit

02/01/21 12:00 AM By Sara Wyant

Agri-Pulse is pleased to welcome Nutrien as the Platinum sponsor for the 2021 Ag & Food Policy Summit, with the theme "Climate Risks, Rewards and Uncertainties."

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Agri-Pulse releases 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' eBook

01/31/21 5:48 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

"Sustainability" is more than just a buzz word within the food and agriculture industry; it is evolving to be one of the largest driving factors in farm production and policy. Agri-Pulse’s new eBook, 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' seeks to answer common questions about where the industry is headed regarding sustainability goals.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate set to question Biden’s USDA, EPA picks

01/31/21 10:30 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack gets a chance this week to outline his vision for a second stint at the Agriculture Department in which he will be expected to play a major role in carrying out President Joe Biden’s climate policy and racial justice agenda.

OSHA issues new COVID-19 workplace guidance

01/29/21 1:32 PM By Steve Davies

Responding to an executive order issued by the Biden administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued guidance for companies to help stop the spread of COVID at workplaces and said it was looking at setting an emergency standard for COVID-19.

Rush of China purchases pushes US corn exports toward record levels

01/29/21 11:50 AM By Bill Tomson

China made another massive purchase of U.S. corn Friday, pushing the total commitments by Chinese importers this week to about 5.5 million metric tons and sparking new optimism that U.S. exports could break a record for the 2020-21 marketing year.

Daybreak Jan 29: Stabenow offers clues to climate plan

01/29/21 9:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

The Biden administration’s climate policy is still a work in progress, especially when it comes to agriculture. But we have a better idea of where the Senate could be headed, and the implications could extend into the next farm bill.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 26, 2024: USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt on bird flu, competition

USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt oversees the Agricultural Marketing Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She joins us to discuss the latest on the bird flu outbreak and how USDA is responding.

Then, Michael Dykes with the International Dairy Foods Association and Fred Gingrich with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners join to chat more about the impact the bird flu has had on the dairy industry.

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