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Musk opposition to year-end bill throws farm aid in doubt

Thompson says he won't back stripped-down measure lacking farm aid.

12/18/24 6:05 PM By Philip Brasher

Elon Musk’s full-throated opposition to a massive stopgap funding bill forced House GOP leaders to rethink the legislation, leaving in doubt $31 billion in disaster aid and market relief for farmers. President-elect Donald Trump left the door open to supporting a stripped-down bill with farm aid included.

Daybreak Dec. 18: Farm aid secure, ag groups urge passage of year-end bill

12/18/24 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Rebekah Alvey, Oliver Ward, and Lydia Johnson

Farm groups have a lot to cheer in the massive year-end funding bill that congressional leaders finally released Tuesday evening. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson wants to take up a new farm bill early in 2025, and he says he's encouraging farm groups to "relax" about RFK Jr.

Budzinski: Democrats, Republicans can 'meet the moment' to pass a farm bill this year

03/15/24 4:23 PM By Hannah Pagel

An Illinois Democrat says getting a bipartisan farm bill done this year is “critically important” and that she is optimistic Congress can pass new legislation before the September deadline included in last year's extension.

Daybreak Jan. 11: As farm bill looms, House dysfunction continues

01/11/24 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Noah Wicks, Steve Davies, and Jacqui Fatka

This year is starting right where the last one left off on Capitol Hill.

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Daybreak Nov. 7: Thompson: No floor action on farm bill before 2024

11/07/23 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, and Noah Wicks

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson is acknowledging Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan for a House farm bill debate next month isn’t realistic.

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Ag committee leaders aim for farm bill passage by end of the year

09/14/23 12:49 PM By Jacqui Fatka

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., said he believes if a farm bill is passed before the end of the calendar year it will avoid any “major disruption.”

Farm bill SNAP battle brewing as costs soar on benefit update

01/11/23 6:25 AM By Jacqui Fatka

Congressional Republicans are weighing how to rein in the soaring cost of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and may use a recent GAO report to argue for restricting how USDA determines future updates.

Daybreak Sept. 15: White House struggles with rail talks

09/15/22 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Noah Wicks, and Bill Tomson

Worries of a possible rail strike have been growing in Washington amid ongoing concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.

Daybreak May 18: Lawmakers working with USDA on Growing Climate Solutions

05/18/22 11:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Garrett Downs

Members of the House Agriculture Committee are reviewing USDA input on the Senate-passed Growing Climate Solutions Act and modifications suggested by the panel’s top Republican, Glenn “GT” Thompson.

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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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