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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee have announced the rosters of its newly reorganized subcommittees, two of which will have equal party representation.
The government could help farmers adapt to climate change by tying crop insurance premium subsidies or commodity program eligibility to the adoption of practices that can protect producers against drought, floods and other climate-related disasters, according to the Government Accountability Office.
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to reinstate protections for farmworkers exposed to pesticides, officially dumping a 2020 Trump administration rule that went into effect briefly before the Biden administration took office.
“The escalating cost of doing business in California” has driven Smithfield Foods to close their Farmer John processing plant in Vernon, California, this month.
Commissioner Franz is advocating for legislation that would add the Washington State DNR to the list of non-profit and private businesses that can pursue carbon offset projects and sell carbon credits.
Andrew Genasci has been tapped as the new executive director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation and John Bagan is the new president and CEO of Gelson’s.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sends a message about the political significance of ag policy, sitting through the entirety of a House Agriculture Committee farm bill listening session in California and also fielding questions from reporters on a range of issues.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressed confidence Tuesday that a new farm bill would pass this year but also suggested Republicans will review work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a hot-button issue that could risk the loss of Democratic support.
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