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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says she’s “very optimistic” that substantial new funding for farm bill conservation programs will be included in the $3.5 trillion spending agreement that Democrats have announced. Stabenow has been seeking $50 billion in new conservation funding to promote climate-friendly farming practices.
Lawmakers return to work with Senate Democratic leaders determined to move both a bipartisan infrastructure package as well as an even bigger, partisan reconciliation bill ahead of the long August recess.
Tom Vilsack gets a chance this week to outline his vision for a second stint at the Agriculture Department in which he will be expected to play a major role in carrying out President Joe Biden’s climate policy and racial justice agenda.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved the nominations of Dan Brouillette, James Danly, and Katherine MacGregor and lots of job changes on Capitol Hill.
Some of the nation's top "farm hands" are changing jobs. Farmer Mac hires former USDA veteran, Minigh steps down and Goehring elected to lead NASDA - just to name a few.