Members of the House of Representatives began voting at 5:00PM on a third policy proposal to avoid a government shutdown. 

As Congress works for an end of year spending deal, agriculture leaders say financial assistance is critical for the nation's food security. 

Agri-Pulse's Lydia Johnson offers exclusive comments from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins during her visits with legislators on Capitol Hill. E-15 waiver could "kick start" greater retail opportunities for higher ethanol blends. 

Agriculture leaders across the country are anxiously waiting to see specific details of a Continuing Resolution to keep the government running to March of 2025. 

Major agriculture commodity organizations are pressing legislators for economic assistance in end of year spending legislation.  Agriculture leaders warn a lack of action could mean some farmers won't get operating loans in 2025. 

Some crop farmers are facing painful financial realities at the end of 2024 hoping legislators can provide financial assistance for economic hardships and weather disasters and safety risk certainties in a new farm bill.