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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The Department of Agriculture rolled out several efforts to bolster competition in agriculture, including a new final rule that will be closely watched in the poultry industry. Hear the latest in today's DriveTime.
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley prefers the certainty of a new farm bill to another extension of outdated policy. Economists are anticipating the Feds next steps in managing financial policy.
Agriculture lenders echo comments by farmers to legislators this week about the need for a new farm bill with risk management tools that better reflect today's ag economy.
The USDA September Crop Production Report indicates higher crop production and lower commodity prices for the year ahead adding to financial woes for U.S. producers.
Representatives of commodity organizations continue to lobby Congressional leaders for a new farm bill this year. House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson isn't ready to settle for another farm bill extension.