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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, January 05, 2025
Former President Donald Trump, outlining his economic agenda Thursday, said he would use a second term to ensure Americans have "safe, healthy, high quality foods"' through the use of "new and modern agricultural techniques."
In this opinion piece, Jon Doggett, former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, responds to a previous op-ed by Kip Tom and expresses concern about the impact of Donald Trump's policy positions on agriculture.
Consumers in both major political parties believe their party can lower food prices, according to a recent survey. However, supporters of former President Donald Trump have more confidence that Republicans can cut prices without bipartisan help.
The Democratic National Convention heads into its second day in Chicago. The Canadian government is pushed by U.S. farm groups to head off a rail strike, A bipartisan group of lawmakers press USDA for a "strategic initiative" to combat avian influenza.
Democratic delegates approved a wide-ranging platform Monday night that largely embraces environmental and other policies of the current administration — not surprising, given that the platform was written before President Joe Biden stepped aside in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden will address the Democratic National Convention tonight to help kick off what the Democrats hope will be an important step toward retaining control of the White House – and both chambers of Congress.
This week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago gives the party a chance to make the case that it cares about lifting up rural residents, which could in turn help Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in some key battleground states.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday promised to control food inflation, an issue that has dogged Democrats throughout the campaign season, by threatening penalties on companies that raise prices unfairly.
Democrats are hoping the choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will gain them support in rural areas and in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, but his spot on the ticket may owe as much to his progressive stances on issues such as climate change and school meals.
The top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, warned leaders of the nation’s farmer cooperatives Thursday that U.S. inaction on trade agreements is benefiting China and that both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris pose problems for trade policy.
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