Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years. Monday, December 02, 2024

DriveTime: September 24, 2024

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09-24-2024

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley wants regular order when Congress debates a new farm bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. government will use incentives to promote productivity and sustainability. 

DriveTime: September 23, 2024

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09-23-2024

Rising tension in the Middle East and weather were key drivers in the commodity market to start the week. Washington is focused on the essentials before hitting the campaign trail prior to the November elections. 

DriveTime: September 20, 2024

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09-20-2024

The House of Representatives approved a resolution to push back against the EPA's tailpipe emission standards.  The vote included eight Democrats voting with members of the GOP. 

DriveTime: September 19, 2024

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09-19-2024

In announcing the final investment of the Biden administration's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says with the right mindset, he believes Congress can deliver a new farm bill. 

DriveTime: September 18, 2024

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09-18-2024

With a long political agenda and a short calendar of sessions Congressional ag leaders are still discussing a new farm bill before the end of the calendar year. 

DriveTime: September 17, 2024

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09-17-2024

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley prefers the certainty of a new farm bill to another extension of outdated policy. Economists are anticipating the Feds next steps in managing financial policy.