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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Congress returns from a two-week Easter recess on Monday amid
growing concerns over government spending and the importance of raising the federal debt ceiling later this month – but with no clear signs of compromise on the horizon.
Montana’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Director Bruce Nelson will take on the role as Acting Administrator of FSA, replacing Acting Administrator Val Dolcini.
In a case of government overreach which has raised concerns with members of Congress, the Interior Department seems determined to force a California farmer, rancher and oysterman out of a National Park.
An Environmental and Energy Study Institute briefing on Developing Sustainable Biomass Supplies provided congressional staff with details on programs to support a new renewable energy industry.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus ,D-Mont., released a plan to end billions of dollars in tax breaks for large, multinational oil and gas companies and invest in cleaner and cheaper domestic energy sources.