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Daybreak March 27: Lawmakers eye adding disaster aid to farm assistance

03/27/26 10:29 AM By Philip Brasher, Kim Chipman, Lydia Johnson, Oliver Ward, and Noah Wicks

The price tag for a new package of farm aid appears to be growing. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., tells Agri-Pulse lawmakers have been talking about $7 billion in disaster assistance to go with the $15 billion or more being discussed in economic aid. The total cost of the package could range up to $22 billion, he said Thursday.

Cal/OSHA official defends driverless tractor ban before stepping down

09/27/23 7:08 AM By Brad Hooker

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An official defended the agency at the FIRA USA robotics conference in Salinas, but raised more questions in the process.

Iowa Democrats urge DNC to preserve state's place in nominating process

05/04/22 5:35 PM By Noah Wicks

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Iowa Democrats appealed to the Democratic National Committee on Wednesday to let the state keep its early spot in the party's presidential nominating process, a position that forces nominees to pay attention to agricultural and rural issues.

Daybreak May 11: Key Dem: ‘Have to do more’ for farmers

05/11/20 9:01 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

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USDA is gearing up to start dispensing the first round of coronavirus relief payments to farmers, even as lawmakers struggle to agree on a Phase 4 stimulus bill that ag groups hope will provide additional funding for more aid.

Opinion: Mid-Term and More

11/07/18 4:01 PM By John Block

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Finally, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are going to sit down to dinner in Buenos Aires and try to end the tariff war.

Opinion: Election and Hate Crimes

11/01/18 10:48 AM By John Block

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Opinion: Democrats will fight for rural America

10/31/18 9:30 AM By Rep. Cheri Bustos and Rep. Tom O'Halleran

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Rural communities that were left behind during the post-Recession recovery are fed up with lip service from politicians in Washington.

Democrats could reshape farm bill if impasse kills 2018 measure

04/04/18 6:57 AM By Philip Brasher

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A Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Jim McGovern, drew cheers at a meeting of anti-hunger activists in February when he called for stopping the farm bill if it’s unfair to nutrition assistance programs.

‘Post mortem’ faults Democratic efforts in rural areas

01/17/18 5:44 AM By Jim Webster

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Political pundits who see a “blue wave” for Democrats in the November election may need to consult a Midwestern congresswoman’s sobering assessment of Democratic performance and chances in Middle America.

Ag campaign spending heavily favors Republican candidates

04/19/17 10:37 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2017 - An Agri-Pulse analysis of Political Action Committee (PAC) activity in the last election cycle shows agricultural companies and organizations spent almost three-fourths of their campaign contributions on Republican candidates.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on product approvals, MAHA, year-round E15, RVOs

Many row crop farmers are concerned about having access to an array of crop protection tools. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin explains the shrinking backlog of approvals, how the agency will continue to engage with the Make America Healthy Again movement, and year-round E15. Plus, Mitchell Hora with Continuum Ag outlines the testimony he gave on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and Megan Boutwell with Stillwater Associates discusses how state low carbon fuel standards are shifting demand for ag products.

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