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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
While farm bill negotiations continue, advocates for greater agriculture research investments are cautiously optimistic a final product could deliver some much-needed wins to bolster U.S. innovation.
House and Senate agriculture committee leaders are providing glimpses into their intentions for the future of farm bill conservation programs through dueling proposals and, while some details are limited, they suggest notable changes to longstanding programs like the Conservation Reserve Program as well as the creation of new ones.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned lawmakers Wednesday that the Supreme Court’s decision upholding California’s Proposition 12 could lead to “chaos,” if other states follow suit in imposing their own standards for food products.
A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry for lying to federal investigators, ruling that he was not tried in the proper venue.