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Policy Shorts: What Does the 2024 Election Mean for Agriculture?
LINCOLN, Neb. — The campaign trail is heating up as Election Day draws near! Curious about how the upcoming election could impact agriculture? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Senior Director of National Affairs, Jordan Dux, is here to break it all down in our latest Policy Short. Let’s make sure our voices are heard…
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Ranchers Support Legislation to Boost Conservation Under the ESA
WASHINGTON (September 10, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) announced their strong support for the ESA Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland.…
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Rep. Budzinski says farm bill extension to be tied to federal budget
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says a farm bill extension will likely be tied to the federal budget process. Illinois Representative Nikki Budzinski says Congress is reconvening from the August recess this week with a tight calendar. “I think the expectation is that a farm bill extension could likely be wrapped up…
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Pipeline won’t capture all carbon emitted by ethanol plants
Pipeline won’t capture all carbon emitted by ethanol plants  Successful Farming
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For rural America, election is ‘certainty vs. chaos’ or Trump as defender, say advocates
For rural America, election is ‘certainty vs. chaos’ or Trump as defender, say advocates  Successful Farming
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Boots on the Ground – South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in D.C. to Advocate for Ag Policy
By Lura Roti Many South Dakota farmers and ranchers took time away from their crops and livestock to advocate for agriculture policy during the 2024 National Farmers Union D.C. Fly-In September 9-11. “Our family farmers and ranchers need strong up to date agriculture policy to support the important work we do each day on our…
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USDA Report: Food Insecurity On The Rise Amid Growing Costs
USDA Report: Food Insecurity On The Rise Amid Growing Costs  newstalkkit.com
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Hemp growers sue TN Dept. of Agriculture over ’emergency’ rules on hemp-derived products
Hemp growers sue TN Dept. of Agriculture over ’emergency’ rules on hemp-derived products  WJHL-TV News Channel 11
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It is Time to Pass to Farm Bill Now, Pork Producers Say
It is Time to Pass to Farm Bill Now, Pork Producers Say  Pork Magazine
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A 2025 Farm Bill means lost time
If a new farm bill isn’t completed this year, Jake Westlin with the National Association of Wheat Growers says it’s not likely Congress will address it quickly in 2025. “There’s going to be a new president. That person would have the opportunity to appoint their leadership and that takes up time with the U.S. Senate.…
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Election 2024: Competing Visions of How USDA Funding Can Help Rural America
Election 2024: Competing Visions of How USDA Funding Can Help Rural America  Daily Yonder
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Farmers and Ranchers Press Congress for New Farm Bill
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) –Twenty-six North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) members are in Washington, D.C., today, urging members of Congress to pass a new farm bill as part of a three-day National Farmers Union legislative fly-in. The current bill, set to expire on Sept. 30, is an extension of the 2018 farm bill. “It’s like deja vu.…
