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How will the SNAP debate evolve – farm bill or entitlement reform?

01/03/18 5:45 AM By Philip Brasher

The debate over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is starting to take shape as Congress prepares to write the new farm bill.

How are farmers and ranchers reacting to the new tax law?

01/03/18 5:40 AM By Sara Wyant

When President Donald Trump signed the new tax reform package into law on December 22, the first call for many farmers and ranchers was to their accountant with a multitude of questions.

US won’t back down from Canada dairy fight – with or without NAFTA

01/03/18 5:30 AM By Bill Tomson

The U.S. continues to demand Canada dismantle its supply management dairy system as part of the so-far fruitless NAFTA renegotiations, but if that fails, the U.S. is “actively considering” filing a complaint against Canada in the World Trade Organization.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate welcomes new members, works on farm aid

12/31/17 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Senators will open the new year welcoming two new Democratic colleagues and facing some major unfinished business, including a House-passed disaster bill that includes new assistance for cotton and dairy producers.

Vaden denies politics played role in USDA reassignments

USDA general counsel nominee replies to senators' letter

12/26/17 4:00 PM

Responding to questions from Senate Ag Committee Democrats, President Trump's nominee to be USDA's top lawyer denied politics played a role in the reassignment of high-level department employees.

Trump signs sweeping tax overhaul bill into law

A Christmas present for Americans, president says

12/22/17 12:00 PM By Daniel Enoch

President Donald Trump signed into law today the sweeping tax overhaul legislation that Congress passed this week, saying he wanted to make good on his promise to give Americans the holiday present he’d promised by Christmas.

Congress votes to keep government running till Jan. 19

But House and Senate split on disaster relief

12/21/17 5:31 PM By Steve Davies

The House and Senate approved a measure to fund the federal government through Jan. 19 but could not agree on disaster relief for areas devastated by hurricanes and wildfires.

Farmers eye tax relief, some uncertainty, as tax bill crosses finish line

12/20/17 2:00 PM By Philip Brasher

Many producers could see meaningful tax cuts next year, but the sweeping tax bill that Congress gave final approval to Wednesday will leave them without the certainty on expensing and estate planning that farm groups were seeking.

EPA's fiddling with pesticide rules could imperil funding

12/19/17 7:04 PM By Steve Davies

EPA plans to take another look at minimum age requirements in two pesticide safety rules after they go into effect next year, which could make it more difficult to get a pesticide funding bill passed in Congress.

Lawmakers jockey over cotton, dairy aid

12/19/17 6:03 PM By Philip Brasher

Prospects this week for passing farm bill fixes sought by cotton and dairy producers dimmed as House Republicans wrangled over a disaster aid bill, and a top Senate Democrat raised objections to the agriculture measures.

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association

This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association. After an extensive career serving on Capitol Hill, McAdams founded the ABFA in 2006. The group represents all aspects of the advanced biofuels in the nation from large refiners to major feedstock providers and new technology groups. McAdams believes government statutes for advanced biofuels are not working with taxpayer incentives to grow the industry. While the nation transitions to new leadership in Washington, a delay in the release of new regulations has the industry operating in a cloud of confusion. McAdams believes Congress needs to act in the Lame Duck Session to provide a window of time to provide clear rules for the industry to follow and meet the growing need for advanced biofuels.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Nov. 8, 2024: Glickman, Johanns on Trump presidency ag impact

Donald Trump won the presidency and the GOP won control of the Senate this week. Some House race votes are still being tallied.

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