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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Biden names four to USDA regional positions

12/15/21 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint four people to USDA regional positions and one to a regional EPA position.

Ag Outlook Forum offers top ag economists, farm policy experts

08/11/21 9:10 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

Register today for the 2021 Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City, presented by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and Agri-Pulse Communications. The event will offer a full day of presentations and panel discussions at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on September 20, 2021. Virtual attendance options are also available.

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September 18, 2022

Cathy Burns, IFPA

This week’s Open Mic guest is Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association. The group — formed earlier this year by a merger of the United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association — is preparing for the upcoming White House meeting on hunger and nutrition as well as its own gathering in the nation's capital, where Burns says the group’s focus is the ongoing nutritional challenges in the nation and the world. IFPA is watching closely the development of the 2023 farm bill with a special interest in research as well as nutrition programs. Labor remains a top priority for IFPA members, and Burns is hopeful Congress can still address the issue this year.

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09.23.2022

Newsmakers: Sept. 23, 2022: Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Mark Dopp, Jake Westlin, and Ariel Wiegard on government funding and the upcoming farm bill

Lawmakers have one more week to agree on a measure to fund the government into the new fiscal year. While a shutdown is not expected to happen, frustration lingers on Capitol Hill about the amount of time the process has taken. Kansas Republican Tracey Mann joins Newsmakers to discuss that issue as well as his priorities for the upcoming farm bill.

Then, Mark Dopp with the North American Meat Institute, Jake Westlin with the National Association of Wheat Growers, and Ariel Wiegard with the American Soybean Association discuss the risk management, conservation, livestock and political challenges awaiting lawmakers as they look to draft new farm policy.

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