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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, August 16, 2024
USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Jim Miller tells Agri-Pulse there will be a biofuels debate in the new Congress, but that he expects continuing bipartisan support for renewable energy programs.
Jon Bailey's Center for Rural Affairs reports spotlight rural 'food deserts' and the importance of rural grocery stores which are rapidly disappearing.
The Washington Week Ahead includes battles for leadership positions within both the strengthened Republican party and the weakened Democratic party and includes a major administration effort to spur exports, job growth and economic recovery.
American Farm Bureau Federation and its President Bob Stallman offer detailed suggestions on the Department of Agriculture's Packers and Stockyards Act GIPSA proposal on poultry and livestock marketing.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces $500 million in Conservation Program Payments for 25 million more acres that are boosting natural resources on working lands.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman predicts that turning voter anger into policy will challenge John Boehner and other Republicans in Congress.
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) partners announce second round of grants, encourage contributions from G-20 counterparts, with three countries to receive $97 million to help small farmers increase incomes and improve food security