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House Ag overhaul brings diversity, sharp ideological differences

02/01/23 6:25 AM By Philip Brasher and Lydia Johnson

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The House Agriculture Committee is undergoing a wholesale overhaul with a new roster that is heavy with first-term lawmakers and significantly more diverse than what the panel had when heading into previous farm bill debates.

First National Hemp Report issued by USDA

02/01/23 6:08 AM By Lydia Johnson

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The free and publicly available report will be released weekly to help industry stakeholders make business decisions.

Asian, African countries among 2023 McGovern-Dole priorities

02/01/23 6:04 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Seven low-income, food-deficit countries will receive resources to support education, child development and food security.

Bacon demands administration 'defend the Midwest'

01/27/23 4:22 PM By Lydia Johnson

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Biofuels, trade, crop insurance and research are farm bill priorities for the seasoned House Agriculture Committee member.

Branstad tapped to lead World Food Prize Foundation

01/25/23 12:01 PM By Lydia Johnson

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The World Food Prize Foundation has named Terry Branstad, a former Iowa governor and U.S. ambassador to China, as its next president.

USDA allocates more than $70M to support Plant Protection Act projects

01/25/23 7:05 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Funding will mitigate pests and diseases harmful to the agriculture industry, including a NOW SIT research project.

American Lamb Board releases five-year strategic plan

01/25/23 6:10 AM By Lydia Johnson

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A new strategy from the American Lamb Board puts a big emphasis on marketing, research and industry services as the primary goals to increase demand and the domestic sheep flock.

NCBA plans to sue FWS over lesser prairie chicken listing

01/25/23 6:07 AM By Lydia Johnson

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The Biden Administration and Fish and Wildlife Service are under scrutiny from cattle producers for listing a bird on the Endangered Species Act.

Specialty crop growers eligible for USDA food safety funding

01/25/23 6:03 AM By Lydia Johnson

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USDA is awarding $200 million through the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program to help small-scale agricultural operations.

USDA looking for simplified rural development application process

01/20/23 5:22 PM By Lydia Johnson

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Agriculture Department leaders are looking to ensure that billions in government funding are easier to access by the rural communities many federal programs are meant to serve.

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July 11, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Gary Adams - National Cotton Council

This week's Open Mic guest is Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council. Like other row crop producers, cotton farmers are facing higher input costs and increased global competition. Adams says Brazilian farmers have ramped up production and taken a greater share of the Chinese market. He shares why cotton farmers are hopeful for a new farm bill this year, as well as the Buy American Cotton Act, which would encourage domestic mills to utilize American-grown cotton. Adams also discusses the industry's "Plant not Plastic" campaign which is aimed at helping consumers understand the link between synthetic clothing and the microplastics you inhale.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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