Farm Hands on the Potomac: Trump nominates Hahn and Biegun

11/06/19 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

President Trump announces his intent to nominate Stephen Biegun and Stephen Hahn to posts in his administration and NRDC hires Gina McCarthy as new president and CEO.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Groot recognized, Tarbert confirmed, FMC makes changes

06/11/19 1:36 PM By Hannah Pagel

The World Food Prize named a new Laureate this week and the CFTC gets a new chairman, among other job changes.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Hanes named beef checkoff CEO

04/17/19 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

Growers Edge appoints a new chief strategy officer and FMC Corporation announces a new U.S. Commercial director.

Trump signs National FFA charter updates into law

02/27/19 5:05 AM By Hannah Pagel

President Donald Trump recently signed legislation to update the National FFA charter, an action the organization hopes will lead to greater self-governance and could lead to an expanded national officer team in the years to come.

Mock negotiation shows FFA members the intricacies of trade talks

11/01/18 1:35 PM By Spencer Chase

It won't go down as one of the best-attended events at the recent National FFA Convention, but it just might prove to be one of the most relevant meetings to the current farm policy climate.

President Donald Trump and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue

Trump to address FFA Convention

10/23/18 2:32 PM By Spencer Chase

President Donald Trump will address members of the National FFA Organization at the group’s annual convention on Saturday, sources tell Agri-Pulse.

Opinion: Sowing the Seeds to Support Tomorrow's Agriculture Workforce

07/16/18 2:00 PM By LeAnn Wilson and Mark Poeschl

In 1928, 33 students from 18 states gathered in Missouri to form the Future Farmers of America.

Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.

This week’s Open Mic Guest is Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. Few events in history have been as challenging as the COVID-19 pandemic. Agriculture makes up one-fourth of Arkansas’ GDP and has hit the state’s rural economy especially hard. As a member of both the Agriculture and Appropriations Committees in the Senate, Boozman approves of additional funds to support the industry but is keeping an eye on the additional financial burden. He supports the Agriculture Department and Secretary Sonny Perdue’s guidelines for dispersing CFAP funds, is in favor of increased annual limits for the Commodity Credit Corporation, and believes the silver lining of the pandemic may be heightened efforts to improve rural broadband service.

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Opinion: How Congress Can Send Much Needed Capital to Rural Communities To Mitigate Financial Fallout From Pandemic

Matt McKenna explains if USDA were able to issue government-backed debentures to RBICs, it would facilitate the flow of private capital to rural businesses serving communities in all 50 states, thereby generating employment opportunities and stimulating innovation and other critical economic development.

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Washington Week in Review: Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., talks CFAP, farm labor, and more

The Department of Agriculture unveiled the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program this week, giving producers a look at how the $16 billion in direct payments will be dispersed. California Democrat Jimmy Panetta joined Agri-Pulse to discuss how the program and other key farm policy developments will be important to his district.

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