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Daybreak June 16: Vilsack promises action on processing

06/16/21 10:00 AM By Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Annie Deckey

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is making it increasingly clear that he’s going to make it a priority to challenge the market power of big food processors and ag input suppliers. How far he ultimately goes remains to be seen. But he’s getting plenty of encouragement from both sides of Capitol Hill.

Washington Week Ahead: Biden meets with Europeans, Vilsack heads to Hill

06/13/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher

President Joe Biden heads to Brussels for meetings this week with European Union for discussions likely to touch on ongoing trade disputes, while Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack heads to Capitol Hill to face questioning about his policy plans.

June 9: Biden, Hill told $40B needed for ag research

06/09/21 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

A broad array of national and state farm organizations is appealing to Congress and the Biden administration to provide $40 billion in new funding for climate-related and ag research infrastructure.

Daybreak May 28: Ag Committee leaders agree: Livestock markets need scrutiny

05/28/21 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

Lawmakers are going to be looking into concerns that meatpackers are using their market power to drive down prices paid to producers.

Washington Week Ahead: Biden issues budget, stays tough with GOP on infrastructure

05/23/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher

President Joe Biden this week releases his first full budget, detailing both his short-term and long-term spending priorities, while he remains far apart from Senate Republicans on a deal around infrastructure spending.

Daybreak May 17: Biden awaits GOP counterproposal on infrastructure

05/17/21 10:00 AM By Phil Brasher, Steve Davies, and Ben Nuelle

Senate Republicans are expected to have a counterproposal on infrastructure spending by Tuesday that should have more details and could be larger than their initial $600 billion offer.

Washington Week Ahead: USMCA talks to feature ag, GOP to counter on infrastructure

05/16/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Representatives of the United States, Mexico and Canada sit down to hash out trade disagreements this week, while President Joe Biden continues discussions with Republicans on an infrastructure package.

Daybreak May 5: Top R to FACA: No way on 'carbon bank'

05/05/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Steve Davies, and Ben Nuelle

With the Agriculture Department expected to soon release its strategy for tackling climate change, the top Senate Ag Committee’s top Republican is doubling down on his opposition to a USDA-run carbon bank.

Daybreak April 29: Biden defends tax proposals, calls for immigration reform

04/29/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, Bill Tomson, and Ben Nuelle

President Joe Biden gave a shout-out to cover crops in his first address to Congress as he pitched his spending plans for climate and infrastructure

Daybreak April 23: Vilsack defends planned CRP expansion

04/23/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

The nation’s largest farm group is calling on the White House to clarify President Joe Biden’s goal of conserving 30% of U.S. land by 2030.

“The concerns of farmers and ranchers are escalating regarding the intent of the 30x30 goal, the definition of conservation, and the metrics for defining success, among other things,” the American Farm Bureau Federation says in a letter to the White House.

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Open Mic: Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind. As Congress and the White House continue to wrangle with economic stimulus policy and a national infrastructure plan, the Hoosier member of the House Ways and Means Committee is deeply concerned with the direction, price tag and potential tax increases in pending legislation. She supports a full array of sources to supply the nation’s energy needs and is excited about sustainability projects. She is encouraged by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s ability to address ag export issues. Walorski also believes cybersecurity is a huge and growing threat to the nation and suggests action is needed against Russia’s actions on this front.

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Opinion: America is missing an opportunity to lead in seafood production, leaving jobs on the table

In this opinion piece, Sean J. O’Scannlain with Fortune Fish & Gourmet discusses the need for federal legislation to clarify perimeters to establish an American aquaculture industry that would create jobs in many communities.

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Washington Week in Review: June 17, 2021: Processing capacity, immigration, and trade

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was on Capitol Hill this week discussing a wide array of USDA priorities, including the expansion of processing capacity in the meat sector. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase have more on that and a look at where things stand on ag workforce legislation in the Senate in this week's video.

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