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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, November 03, 2024
Donald Trump picked as his running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a populist firebrand whose views align with Trump's protectionist "America First" trade and economic policies, and delegates to the Republican National Convention quickly ratified the choice by acclamation on Monday.
Torres Small takes over as USDA’s deputy from Kevin Shea, the administrator of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Kevin McAdams has been tapped as the next CEO of Perdue Farms.
A two-year test run of free school lunches during the pandemic intensified calls for universal school lunches for all and created new momentum at the state and federal level.
Rep. Brad Finstad, who is leading the House Agriculture subcommittee responsible for overseeing the farm bill's nutrition assistance programs, says lawmakers must ensure they offer "people a hand up, not just a handout."
As Congress advances a massive climate and energy reconciliation package, a senior Republican on the House Ag Committee says he's worried about the bill's long-term ramifications for the farm bill and other ag policy efforts.