Articles by Kasey Bamberger

Stephanie Mercier and Kasey Bryant Bamberger

Opinion: A farmer’s view of the impact of agricultural innovation

01/14/21 10:27 AM By Kasey Bamberger and Stephanie Mercier

Dr. Stephanie Mercier and Kasey Bryant Bamberger discuss the importance of having both public and private sector agricultural research flourish in the U.S. and the benefits farmers will see on their operation.

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January 29, 2023

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

This week’s Open Mic guest is Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Citing recent research on farm income, the secretary is intently concerned about the financial outlook for small- and medium-sized farms in the nation. Vilsack believes alternative income streams from carbon sequestration, meat packing and next-generation fuels can provide opportunities for these operations to keep pace with economic challenges and survive their operations. Ahead of the upcoming farm bill process, Vilsack hopes for flexibility from Congress in providing disaster assistance to farms and rural communities. Vilsack and USDA staff have been in close consultations with Mexican leaders and industry on a proposed ban on U.S. GMO corn imports beginning next year.

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01.27.2023

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Jan. 27, 2023: Rep. Don Bacon on the next farm bill and how moderates will shape it

Now several weeks removed from a prolonged process to pick the next House Speaker, congressional Republicans are forming their committees and rolling out policy priorities. House Ag GOP member Don Bacon joins Newsmakers to discuss the obstacles facing the next farm bill and how he hopes to be involved in shaping it.

Then, a panel including Lia Biondo with the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association, and Davenport Policy’s Bev Paul walk through how the split control and partisan politics of Capitol Hill will shape food and ag policy for the next two years and beyond.

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