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Daybreak May 21: Stabenow, Boozman at odds over farm bill funding

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

Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says she’s continuing to work on getting increased funding for conservation programs included in an upcoming climate infrastructure package. But the committee’s top Republican, John Boozman of Arkansas, is pushing back against including the funding in a reconciliation bill without GOP input.

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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Censky returns to ASA

09/23/20 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky has announced he is returning to the American Soybean Association, and John Lagemann announces retirement from Deere & Co.

US forestry industry facing new international tests

09/19/18 6:31 AM By Spencer Chase

International regulations that add sustainability and sourcing barriers to imported timber and biomass products are under the watchful eye of American exporters concerned about the possibility of expanding non-tariff barriers in critical export markets.

Forest Service accelerates efforts to harvest timber, prevent wildfires

06/13/18 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

The Forest Service plans to use new authority it received in the omnibus spending bill to get more timber out of the nation's forests and make them less vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire, the service's acting chief has told congressional lawmakers.

Fire funding fix finds a home in omnibus

03/28/18 6:20 AM By Steve Davies

Usually, saying “the fix is in” conjures images of backroom deals that benefit a chosen few. In the case of wildland fire funding, however, the phrase took on a different meaning this year.

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. In a state noted for its lakes and natural beauty, dry weather remains a huge issue for livestock and crop farmers alike. Smith says additional federal support may be needed in her state and others. In this interview, Smith discusses the two infrastructure packages at play on Capitol Hill as well as concerns over federal spending. Smith is a strong supporter of the Renewable Fuel Standard but agrees with a balanced “all of the above” attitude toward the nation’s energy needs. She shares concerns over cattle price discovery and sees labor issues as a top priority for the ag industry.

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07.30.2021

Washington Week in Review: July 30, 2021: Infrastructure bill, confirmation and beef hearings

It was a busy week in Washington as Senators announced an infrastructure agreement and a pair of USDA nominees headed to Capitol Hill to try and make their way to the department. More on that and a look at a pair of hearings examining the beef industry in this week's video.

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