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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, April 19, 2024
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved two bills today authorizing USDA to mandate minimum levels of cash trading in cattle and establish a special investigator’s office in USDA. Plus, President Joe Biden is asking Congress to suspend federal taxes on gasoline and diesel for three months.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson sees no reason there can't be bipartisan support and vote for a new farm bill by Memorial Day.
USTR Katherine Tai spent time with the Senate Finance Committee, Steve Davis talks challenges with the farm bill and the USDA Deputy Secretary Small addressed nutrition with reporters.
Secretary Tom Vilsack spent time before a Senate sub-committee and Iowa's Charles Grassley shares frustration with the Senate work schedule and hopes for a new farm bill.