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Daybreak March 5: Stimulus aid could go to broadband

03/05/21 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

Democrats are pushing toward a final vote on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package, although the legislation will have to go back to the House after Democratic leaders made a series of revisions to shore up support for the measure. Those changes include new language allowing state and local funding to be used for broadband improvements.

Daybreak Feb 25: He’s back: Vilsack sworn in

02/25/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Ben Nuelle

Tom Vilsack is officially wearing the title “agriculture secretary” again. He was sworn in Wednesday evening and will be talking to the media today.

Vilsack sworn in, USDA updates CFAP plans

02/24/21 7:17 PM By Spencer Chase

Tom Vilsack is sworn in for his second stint as agriculture secretary, and the Agriculture Department provides new guidance on its review and planned implementation of additional coronavirus relief.

Biden appeals for unity, end to 'uncivil war'

01/20/21 1:37 PM By Philip Brasher

Joe Biden took office at noon Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, appealing to the nation to end its “uncivil war” and reach across partisan and urban-lines to address the “cascading crises” facing the country, starting with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daybreak Jan 5: Perdue re-starts Food Box program

01/05/21 9:12 AM By Philip Brasher, Ben Nuelle, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Monday evening that USDA is going to extend the Farmers to Families Food Box Program to a fifth round, this one worth $1.5 billion.

Daybreak: Farm groups approve of Padilla for U.S. Senate

01/04/21 11:17 AM By Brad Hooker

Ag workers next in vaccine line * Report raises questions about CFAP * EPA close to finalizing science rule

Daybreak Dec 14: Clock ticking on COVID compromise

12/14/20 9:10 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

Lawmakers now have until this Friday to reach agreement on a new coronavirus relief package and government-wide funding for fiscal 2021.

USDA photo of Honduran H-2A worker in Pa.

Prospects for farm labor reform may ride on election

10/14/20 6:37 AM By Philip Brasher

Farm groups that have been appealing to the federal government for years to address a labor shortage could finally see some action from the next Congress should Democrats win control of the government, but any expansion of access to foreign labor will likely come with strings attached.

Pence and Harris clash over China trade war

10/07/20 11:18 PM By Bill Tomson

Vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris drew a clear line Wednesday night on the U.S.-China trade war with Pence conveying a position of strength and Harris decrying the damage done to American farmers and manufacturers.

Daybreak: Ross pitches Biden at DNC

08/19/20 12:23 PM By Brad Hooker

Friant bill returns from the dead * Rice farmers look to Iraq

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Newsmakers: Sept. 30, 2022: Chef José Andrés, Vince Hall, Marshall Matz, Mollie Van Lieu on the White House hunger conference and its next steps

The Biden administration released a strategy this week to end hunger by 2030 and convened a major gathering Wednesday on the subject. One of the speakers was renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés, who joins Newsmakers to discuss his message to the conference as well as the World Central Kitchen response to Hurricane Ian.

Then, a panel of food and nutrition policy leaders including Vince Hall of Feeding America, Marshall Matz of OFW Law and Mollie Van Lieu of the International Fresh Produce Association reflect on the discussion at the conference and offer insights on what they see as the next steps.

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