Draft FY21 spending bill boosts rural broadband, targets SNAP rules

07/05/20 6:37 PM By Philip Brasher

A House spending bill for the Agriculture Department would provide another $1.1 billion for rural broadband in fiscal 2021, a $435-million increase more than Congress provided for this year.

Farm Hands on the Potomac General Graphic

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Lachenmayr appointed CFTC’s liaison to USDA

06/03/20 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

Christa Lachenmayr has been appointed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s liaison to the Department of Agriculture and Swen Neufeldt has been named group vice president and president of Hormel Foods International Corp.

CFTC’s Lachenmayr named USDA liaison

05/28/20 10:22 AM By Spencer Chase

Christa Lachenmayr, a senior agricultural economist at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has been appointed the Commission’s liaison to the Department of Agriculture.

Farm Hands West: Steve Roodzant tapped as new CEO of Index Fresh

05/06/20 7:10 AM By Hannah Pagel

Index Fresh has tapped Steve Roodzant as the new CEO and Kori Tuggle has joined Braga Fresh.

CFTC moves to expand hedging options for ag commodities

01/30/20 3:15 PM By Steve Davies

A divided Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposes new position limits for market speculators along with expanded exemptions that would benefit grain processors and other companies that hedge their risks in agricultural commodities.

Committee moves bipartisan bill to expand CFTC’s reach

10/30/19 11:48 AM By Philip Brasher

A bipartisan bill advanced by the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority to keep pace with new technology as well as pursue market fraud and manipulation that takes place outside the United States.

Senate GOP sets up battle with House over research agencies

09/18/19 6:45 AM By Philip Brasher

Senate Republicans are moving a fiscal 2020 spending bill for the Agriculture Department that tees up a fight with House Democrats over the relocation of two USDA research agencies to the Kansas City region.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Smith designated to lead Farm Credit Administration

07/24/19 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

President Donald Trump designated Glen Smith to serve as chairman and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced new leadership appointments, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has made new leadership changes and hires for the department.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Wright confirmed by Senate

07/17/19 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

Peter Wright is confirmed by Senate and United Fresh Produce promotes Griffin.

Tarbert confirmed as CFTC chairman

06/05/19 12:18 PM By Philip Brasher

Heath Tarbert, a senior Treasury Department official and a legal specialist in international financial markets, was overwhelmingly confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday to be a member and chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Opinion: Congress should strengthen rural access to broadband for communities to utilize telehealth services

Betsy Huber, president of The National Grange, explains in this opinion piece why telehealth is vital to keeping rural Americans healthy and safe, and how without access to broadband internet, efforts to increase the availability of these services will fail.

Agri-Pulse TV

View More Videos

Agri-Pulse TV

10.23.2020

Washington Week in Review: Oct. 23, 2020: Rep. Abby Finkenauer on COVID relief, ethanol, ag economy

With the prospects for additional coronavirus relief coming before the election looking slim, Rep. Abby Finkenauer joins Agri-Pulse to discuss the outlook for legislation to address the economic needs of producers and consumers alike. The Iowa Democrat also addresses biofuels policy, assistance for the farm economy, and the upcoming election.

Editorial Office - Washington, DC	Sales, Billing & Customer Service- Camdenton, MO
Suite 1639	110 Waterside Lane
1400 Independence Ave. SW	Camdenton, MO 65020
Washington, DC 20250	(573) 873-0800

	Editorial Office - Sacramento, CA
	916-402-9227