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A bill that will suspend the debt ceiling, impose caps on federal spending and make major changes to work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program got final approval from the Senate late Thursday, clearing the measure for President Joe Biden's signature in time to avert a government default.

Three long-time ethanol industry champions are joining forces to roll out the new American Carbon Alliance and educate others about the positive aspects of carbon capture technology. 

Areas within USDA’s Rural Partners Network are set to benefit from a wide array of federal programs as the department rolls out almost $400 million to address longstanding poverty in the regions.

Republicans on the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee on Thursday advanced a fiscal 2024 spending bill for USDA and FDA over Democratic accusations that it was a “sham proposal” that relied on funding rescissions that were unlikely to materialize in time. 

House GOP appropriators proposed Wednesday to slash fiscal 2024 funding for USDA by one-third, in part by eliminating some climate-related funding, restricting Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s use of the Commodity Credit Corp. spending authority and expanding work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

USDA’s Rural Utilities Service is making $10.7 billion available in loans and grants to help rural energy providers reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Biden administration is duplicating last year’s effort to use Clean Air Act emergency waiver authority that will allow consumers to purchase E15 throughout the upcoming summer driving season.