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African trade program future uncertain after spending bill omission

12/23/24 11:10 AM By Oliver Ward

Some lawmakers are concerned about the future of a trade preference program for sub-Saharan Africa after a last-ditch effort to pass the bill this Congress fell short.

Daybreak May 13: Democrats feeling the heat on taxes

05/13/21 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Ben Nuelle

Farm groups are getting the attention of House Democrats when it comes to President Joe Biden’s proposals to expand the taxation of capital gains.

Lawmakers push for WHIP Plus to cover wildfires, other natural disasters

11/25/20 9:10 AM By Sara Wyant

Congressman Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Representatives Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., announced the introduction of the 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act.

Daybreak: Newsom signs bill expanding tax credits for farmworkers

09/21/20 3:07 PM By Brad Hooker

Wine grapes added to CFAP * USDA funding drama * CFAP-2 lauded, signup kicks off * Atrazine gets interim OK

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01.17.2025

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Jan. 17, 2025: Farewell to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

After serving 12 of the last 16 years as agriculture secretary, Tom Vilsack will end his tenure leading USDA at the change of administration Monday.

In an exit interview, he discussed the potential fate of climate and equity programs under the incoming administration and how his vision for USDA has changed since he first took office in 2009. He also discussed his ongoing concerns for the agriculture industry.

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