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Opinion: Don’t ignore climate change…or agriculture’s potential as a solution

06/03/22 2:04 PM By Dan Glickman

In this opinion piece, Dan Glickman, former Secretary of Agriculture during the Clinton administration, says it’s time for agriculture to take the lead on climate change action.

USFRA hires Erin Fitzgerald as new CEO

06/20/18 1:19 PM By Sara Wyant

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance selected Erin Fitzgerald to lead the organization as its next chief executive officer, starting on July 16.

USFRA parts ways with Krotz

01/10/18 10:49 AM By Spencer Chase

The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance has opted against renewing the contract of its CEO Randy Krotz, the group announced today.

Opinion: Can American Agriculture Stand Together?

08/29/17 12:00 PM By Randy Krotz

There are real threats to farming and ranching in America.

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January 29, 2023

This week’s Open Mic guest is Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Citing recent research on farm income, the secretary is intently concerned about the financial outlook for small- and medium-sized farms in the nation. Vilsack believes alternative income streams from carbon sequestration, meat packing and next-generation fuels can provide opportunities for these operations to keep pace with economic challenges and survive their operations. Ahead of the upcoming farm bill process, Vilsack hopes for flexibility from Congress in providing disaster assistance to farms and rural communities. Vilsack and USDA staff have been in close consultations with Mexican leaders and industry on a proposed ban on U.S. GMO corn imports beginning next year.

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01.27.2023

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Jan. 27, 2023: Rep. Don Bacon on the next farm bill and how moderates will shape it

Now several weeks removed from a prolonged process to pick the next House Speaker, congressional Republicans are forming their committees and rolling out policy priorities. House Ag GOP member Don Bacon joins Newsmakers to discuss the obstacles facing the next farm bill and how he hopes to be involved in shaping it.

Then, a panel including Lia Biondo with the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association, and Davenport Policy’s Bev Paul walk through how the split control and partisan politics of Capitol Hill will shape food and ag policy for the next two years and beyond.

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