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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Former Sen. Tim Johnson, a South Dakota Democrat who helped create the Renewable Fuel Standard, reorganize the Farm Credit System and secure land-grant status for tribal colleges, died Tuesday night of complications after a recent stroke. He was 77.
After years of crisis response, ag groups were excited to see USDA grants to address vulnerabilities and build resilience for the next disasters to come.
The Newsom administration championed $75 million in drought relief to keep small agricultural businesses afloat. Yet the emergency assistance will not make it to those in need until at least summer.
California agriculture is eyeing a massive spending package in Congress and pressing for emergency relief funding to ensure local economies survive the drought.
