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Webinar: How the EU exports its crop protection policies to the developing world

Join Agri-Pulse and CPACT on Jan. 25 for this free program.

01/09/24 9:07 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

Agri-Pulse and CPACT are teaming up for a free webinar about how policies and regulations in the European Union are interfering with the ability of farmers in both developing counties and the U.S. to use crop protection products and market their goods. Join us for this free program Jan. 25.

Daybreak Jan. 8: Top line in hand, lawmakers turn to details

01/08/24 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, Jacqui Fatka, and Noah Wicks

Lawmakers are rushing to finalize a new budget for USDA and several other departments and agencies after the White House and congressional leaders announced a deal Sunday on overall funding limits for fiscal 2024.

Washington Week Ahead: White House, lawmakers announce topline FY24 spending deal

01/07/24 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Lawmakers announce a deal with the White House on topline spending levels for fiscal 2024, clearing the way for appropriators to finalize budget details for USDA and other departments and agencies.

Duvall: Farm bill extension would be 'detrimental to agriculture'

01/05/24 2:53 PM By Hannah Pagel

Despite a looming government shutdown amid talks to secure another continuing resolution, as well as upcoming elections, Congress needs to make sure it passes a farm bill this year, says the leader of the nation’s largest farm organization.

Daybreak Jan. 5: Non-defense cuts could reach 9%

01/05/24 12:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Jacqui Fatka

The congressional budget fight could result in some significant cuts to programs at USDA and elsewhere in the government, based on an analysis released by the Congressional Budget Office.

Daybreak Jan. 4: Johnson stresses border security, spending cuts

01/04/24 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Jacqui Fatka

A possible government shutdown is just over two weeks away, with the expiration of funding for USDA and several other agencies.

Daybreak Jan. 3: Republican presidential candidates make final push for voters in Hawkeye State

01/03/24 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, and Noah Wicks

Republican presidential hopefuls are ramping up their visits to Iowa as they seek to win over the ag-heavy state ahead of its Jan. 15 caucus.

Candidates delve into ethanol, trade issues as Iowa caucuses approach

01/03/24 6:23 AM By Noah Wicks

Ethanol, trade and America's relationship with China are a few of the topics Republican presidential candidates have been talking with Iowans about as they barnstorm the state in preparation for the state’s Jan. 15 caucuses.

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Supreme Court urged to stop ‘land grab’ in establishing national monuments

01/03/24 6:03 AM By Jacqui Fatka

Agricultural groups want the U.S. Supreme Court to decide on whether the executive branch can supersede land use laws through the growing use of the Antiquities Act of 1906 to establish huge acre tracts of national monuments.

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Daybreak Jan. 2: Production costs for Brazilian soy growers keep dropping

01/02/24 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, Jacqui Fatka, and Noah Wicks

Soybean growers in Brazil already have lower production costs than their U.S. counterparts, and Brazil is making some headway in cutting its inland transportation expenses as well, according to a new study by USDA’s Economic Research Service.

Open Mic: Claire Babineaux Fontenot

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. Farmers continue to help feed the hungry, but the number of Americans who are hungry and food insecure is greater today than during the Covid pandemic. Babineaux-Fontenot says the food lines may have moved back inside the buildings, but the need for food continues to grow as contributions are down and federal commodity donations have decreased. Babineaux-Fontenot says federal nutrition programs should be amended to avoid food “cliffs” and help individuals transition away from assistance programs.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Nov. 22, 2024: Sen. Jerry Moran on disaster aid, farm bill

The race is on to pass a farm bill extension before the end of the year after Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow released her farm bill text this week and it was rejected by Republicans. We asked Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., about the future of the farm bill and prospects for a package of market loss relief and disaster aid in December.

Then, NASDA’s RJ Karney and NFU’s Aaron Shier discuss what agriculture can expect from the Trump administration.

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