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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 12, 2023: Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., on agriculture and the debt ceiling

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Duration: 26:00
05-12-2023
The White House stepped up its involvement in a pair of issues key to farm policy this week, hosting meetings with congressional leaders to discuss the debt ceiling and the next farm bill. Kansas Republican and Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee member Jerry Moran joins Newsmakers to offer his thoughts on how the next few months in farm policy will shake out. 

Then, Chandler Goule with the National Association of Wheat Growers and Chelsea Good with the Livestock Marketing Association discuss how the issues will impact farmers and ranchers throughout the country. 

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 5, 2023: Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., James Glueck and Jessica Schulken on debt ceiling, farm bill and ag appropriations spending

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Duration: 25:57
05-05-2023

President Joe Biden is set to welcome congressional leaders to the White House next week for debt ceiling negotiations, and farm policy experts are keeping a close eye on what the talks could mean for ag and food spending. Georgia’s Sanford Bishop, the top Democrat on the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee, joins Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to offer his thoughts on the process and what it might mean for the upcoming farm bill and ag appropriations processes.

Then, James Glueck with the Torrey Advisory Group and Jessica Schulken with The Russell Group discuss the lessons learned from previous debt ceiling debates and how the farm bill might be impacted based on how things have unfolded before.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 28, 2023: Rep. Andy Harris, Jim Richards and Roger Szemraj on debt ceiling, ag appropriations and upcoming farm bill

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Duration: 25:57
04-28-2023
House Republicans passed a bill to raise the nation’s debt ceiling this week, but the bill also includes several policy provisions certain to be targeted by the Biden administration and Senate Democrats in upcoming negotiations. House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris, R-Md., joins Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss his thoughts on the bill and his priorities in the upcoming appropriations process.

Then, Jim Richards with Cornerstone Government Affairs and Roger Szemraj with OFW Law take a look at the politics of the debt ceiling debate and offer their thoughts on what is up ahead as lawmakers look to fund the government and advance a farm bill.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 21, 2023: Sen. John Thune, R.S.D., Jeremy Peters and Laura Wood Peterson on farm bill, debt ceiling talks

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Duration: 25:57
04-21-2023
Debt ceiling news ruled the day in Washington this week after House Republicans touted their plan to raise the nation’s debt limit. South Dakota Republican and Senate Ag Committee member John Thune, a key member of the chamber’s GOP leadership, takes a look at the possible implications of the proposal’s work requirement language and offers his thoughts on the upcoming farm bill.

Then, Jeremy Peters with the National Association of Conservation Districts and Laura Wood Peterson with LWP Consulting take a look at the climate-smart funding in the Inflation Reduction Act and how it could impact conservation programs in the farm bill and beyond.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 14, 2023: FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux on agency staffing and, loan servicing; Ethan Lane and Mike Stranz on upcoming farm bill

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Duration: 25:55
04-14-2023
A new survey out this week shows USDA is making improvements in its employee satisfaction, but attrition is hitting the workforce hard. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux joins Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss the staffing needs in county offices across the country and offer a look at how.a more proactive approach to debt servicing is working for USDA borrowers.

Then, Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Mike Stranz with the National Farmers Union join to discuss the funding dynamics and political backdrop facing the upcoming farm bill.


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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 7, 2023: USDA Trade Undersecretary Alexis Taylor, Jaime Castaneda, Kam Quarles on export issues facing American agriculture

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Duration: 25:56
04-07-2023
The Biden administration’s export agenda has included enforcement of trade agreement provisions critical to American agriculture. USDA Trade Undersecretary Alexis Taylor joins Agri-Pulse to discuss the latest on the discussions with Mexico over genetically modified corn as well as the markets the department has identified as its next trade mission targets.

Then, Jaime Castaneda with the U.S. Dairy Export Council and Kam Quarles with the National Potato Council offer their thoughts on the trade issues facing their organizations and how the Biden administration’s trade efforts are working for producers. 

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