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Washington Week Ahead: Farm bill, budget deadlines face lawmakers

09/23/18 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher

The 2014 farm bill is set to expire next Sunday, leaving numerous programs in limbo while congressional negotiators continue struggling to reach agreement on a range of issues.

EPA launches new RFS transparency website; biofuel groups call for more information

09/20/18 1:35 PM By Spencer Chase

The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new website adding more transparency on how the Renewable Fuel Standard is functioning, but biofuel groups say the gesture, while appreciated, doesn’t go far enough.

Ag research funding delivers big returns, Farm Foundation panel says

09/19/18 4:54 PM By Steve Davies

Private-sector funding of agricultural research has been growing quickly in recent years, but that does not diminish the importance of using public money to support advances in farming, a panel of experts said at a Farm Foundation forum at the National Press Club Wednesday.

USDA proposal to move NIFA out of DC generates opposition

09/19/18 6:41 AM By Steve Davies

Opposition to moving the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of Washington, D.C., continues to mount, with the National Farmers Union the latest to voice concern about USDA's proposal.

Hurricane Florence socks it to Carolina agriculture in a multitude of ways

09/19/18 6:35 AM By Ed Maixner

Though the remnants of Hurricane Florence finally dumped their last torrents of rain near the U.S. Northeast coast and drifted back out to the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday, the storm’s havoc is sure to plague the Carolinas and its farms for weeks.

US forestry industry facing new international tests

09/19/18 6:31 AM By Spencer Chase

International regulations that add sustainability and sourcing barriers to imported timber and biomass products are under the watchful eye of American exporters concerned about the possibility of expanding non-tariff barriers in critical export markets.

Groups mobilize relief efforts for farmers affected by Hurricane Florence

09/19/18 6:18 AM By Sandra Cowherd

Though the storm was downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm to tropical depression, Florence’s heavy rainfall delivered significant river flooding and badly damaged ag producers across North and South Carolina.

In ongoing RFS SRE fight, are partial waivers an option?

09/17/18 3:44 PM By Spencer Chase

The Environmental Protection Agency could have a different tool in its toolbox as biofuel and energy interests continue to debate the role of small refiner exemptions in the Renewable Fuel Standard: keep offering the waivers, but on a partial basis.

Stewardship is key to new FDA antimicrobial strategy

09/14/18 5:22 PM By Steve Davies

Bringing all medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in animals under veterinary oversight and promoting proper stewardship of antimicrobials are among the goals of a five-year plan released by the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on Friday.

Biochar is back: Old soil input garners new attention

09/12/18 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

Farmers have always looked for ways to save money on inputs while increasing their crop yields, but research in recent years has increasingly made the case that restoring soil health is a way to do both. Enter biochar.

Open Mic: Gary Adams, President and CEO National Cotton Council

This week’s Open Mic guest is Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council. The profit pendulum has swung deeply into the red for U.S. cotton farmers. Adams says many producers faced challenges finding operating loans this year and may be left wanting without a new farm bill that reflects the current economic climate. He also discusses the impact of the Supreme Court's Chevron decision and potential concerns about international trade.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: July 19, 2024: Republican National Convention with Kellyanne Conway, Rep. “GT” Thompson, Sen. John Boozman

Delegates, elected officials, farmers, and industry representatives gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week. We dove into discussions about trade, immigration, and energy proposed in the GOP platform that could change the policy landscape after the November election.

Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and also his former counselor, joined the show to discuss the role rural voters could play in the 2024 election. She also shared her perspective on action Trump could take as president to balance trade, including potentially providing a bailout for farmers similar to his last presidency if retaliatory tariffs impact ag markets.

Then, House Ag Committee Chair Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson and Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member John Boozman join the show together to discuss their outlook on what a Trump-Vance administration could mean for agriculture. They look forward to the opportunity for a changing regulatory environment for agriculture and immigration reform.

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