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Pruitt confirms creation of legal defense fund

05/16/18 2:08 PM By Spencer Chase

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is developing a legal defense fund in an effort to respond to a flurry of ethics investigations, he told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Wednesday.

Fate of farm bill hanging as GOP leaders search for votes

05/16/18 6:55 AM By Philip Brasher

House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway is struggling to cobble together the votes he needs from GOP colleagues to pass his farm bill while fending off amendments that would roll back the sugar program or cut crop insurance.

Beekeepers say splitting up is hard to do

Pollination services making up for lost production, ERS report says

05/16/18 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

Beekeepers have been struggling with high winter loss rates for more than 10 years, but a report from USDA’s Economic Research Service says they have been able to offset the costs of replacing colonies by providing more pollination services.

White House backs House farm bill

05/15/18 6:21 PM By Philip Brasher

The White House has endorsed the House farm bill ahead of a contentious floor debate, saying the legislation would provide certainty to farmers while imposing “common-sense work requirements” on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Washington Week Ahead: Crunch time for GOP, ag groups on farm bill

05/13/18 9:00 AM By Philip Brasher

House GOP leaders hope to pass a farm bill this week over likely unified Democratic opposition, but Republicans head into the debate divided over critical amendments on sugar policy, crop insurance and other issues.

Farm bill amendments target crop insurance, payment rules

05/11/18 2:44 PM By Philip Brasher

With a farm bill floor debate looming next week, House members have filed more than half a dozen amendments attacking various aspects of the crop insurance program and others seeking to tighten rules for commodity subsidies and to roll back the sugar program.

California’s newly legal pot growers face regulation reality

05/09/18 6:40 AM By Tyler Ash

Marijuana growers are learning that growing a legal crop of weed may be more difficult and costly than they thought.

Pork industry mulls aftermath of N.C. nuisance verdict

05/09/18 6:35 AM By Steve Davies

A $50-million award in punitive damages to North Carolina residents who live near a hog production facility has been reduced to $2.5 million.

Beef industry proposes sustainability framework

05/09/18 6:25 AM By Spencer Chase

An industry effort to improve the sustainability of U.S. beef is now available for public consumption, giving outside stakeholders a look at the goals of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.

Tyson invests in Future Meat

05/09/18 6:20 AM By Sandra Cowherd

Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, will co-lead a $2.2 million seed investment in Future Meat Technologies.

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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07.19.2024

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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