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Daybreak May 5: Top R to FACA: No way on 'carbon bank'

05/05/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Steve Davies, and Ben Nuelle

With the Agriculture Department expected to soon release its strategy for tackling climate change, the top Senate Ag Committee’s top Republican is doubling down on his opposition to a USDA-run carbon bank.

Stabenow pushing for big boost in conservation, says Biden plan falls short

04/28/21 6:53 AM By Philip Brasher

Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says that President Joe Biden’s $2.7 trillion infrastructure plan is “woefully inadequate” when it comes to funding for climate-friendly farming practices and that she's pushing for a major increase in funding for conservation programs.

Senate Ag moves Stabenow-Braun climate bill

04/22/21 12:56 PM By Steve Davies

The Senate Agriculture Committee has cleared the way for floor consideration of the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which would help farmers, ranchers and foresters take part in voluntary carbon markets.

Daybreak April 5: Moderate rural Democrats not opposed to moving infrastructure bill through reconciliation

04/05/21 11:00 AM By Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

The top Democrat on the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee is not opposed to moving President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure bill through the reconciliation budget process if Republicans don’t come to the table.

Daybreak March 26: House Ag prepping Black farmer bill

03/26/21 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Bill Tomson

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott says he’ll be working with Republicans on a landmark bill to help Black farmers, following on the debt relief that was part of the new stimulus package.

Summit recap: Climate innovations abound as policy uncertainties remain

03/25/21 5:10 PM By Sara Wyant

U.S. farmers, ranchers, foresters and food companies are leaning in on the climate policy debate more than ever before, even as many questions remain about how to achieve measurable and practical solutions that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

GOP senators, school food directors push for easing nutrition standards

03/25/21 12:53 PM By Philip Brasher

Senate Republicans are joining school food service directors in pushing for relief from federal nutrition standards as Congress reauthorizes school meal programs.

Daybreak March 25: Growing GOP support for climate bill

03/25/21 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

USDA is re-starting the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and providing $6 billion in new forms of pandemic aid, tapping additional authority provided by Congress in December.

Daybreak March 24: Ag has a ‘lot to offer’ in cutting carbon

03/24/21 11:00 AM By Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

USDA’s top climate adviser, Robert Bonnie, says agriculture and forestry are going to figure in any new climate commitments that the United States makes to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Lawmakers plan expansion of child feeding programs

03/24/21 6:40 AM By Philip Brasher

Lawmakers are looking to pass the first child nutrition reauthorization bill in more than a decade this year by building on the political momentum behind measures to expand access to federally funded meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Todd Van Hoose, Pres. & CEO Farm Credit Council

This week’s Open Mic guest is Todd Van Hoose, President and CEO of the Farm Credit Council. An upswing in commodity prices is leading to a better economic outlook for many farms across the nation. Van Hoose suggests higher crop prices have helped the balance sheet of a number of operations but is also challenging livestock and dairy producers. As a member of Rebuild Rural, FCC is supportive of investment in rural infrastructure but has reservations about changes in tax laws to pay for projects. Van Hoose is encouraged by the Biden trade agenda and believes Washington has a role to play in facilitating climate smart revenue opportunities for farms and ranches.

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Opinion: The Biden administration should address Mexico’s bans on genetically engineered corn and glyphosate

In this opinion piece, Daren Bakst and Gabriella Beaumont-Smith with The Heritage Foundation discuss the potential fallout from Mexico’s bans and what the administration can do.

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05.13.2021

Washington Week in Review: May 13, 2021: Rep. Ron Kind on trade, taxes

It's a busy time on the House Ways and Means Committee with infrastructure legislation on the agenda and trade policy top of mind. In this interview, Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wisc., chats China, paying for the infrastructure bill, and where he sees things going with the stepped-up basis.

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