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Members of Congress look to appropriations for H-2A labor cost freeze
A U.S. Congressman says he’s working with House appropriation leaders to pause H-2A guest worker program cost increases. Michigan Republican Bill Huizenga tells Brownfield a bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers is trying to make farm labor a priority issue for the four corners of Congress in the lame duck. “The Senate Majority and Minority Leader…
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Lobbyist says tax reform will be a priority in 2025
The head lobbyist for Syngenta says tax reform will be one of the top priorities for the next Congress. Mary Kay Thatcher says, “This is really the Super Bowl of tax bills that we’ve ever done.” She says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed in 2017 expires next year, and it includes…
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Will lawmakers step in to help ag?
Will lawmakers step in to help ag? Farm Progress
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Lawmakers Questioning Inaction on Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
Lawmakers want to know why the Department of Agriculture and Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid a Listeria outbreak. A group of U.S. legislators are demanding answers from officials regarding egregious food safety violations at a production plant that has led to dozens of hospitalizations and at least 10 deaths. “What is especially…
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Lame Duck Session Seen as Last Chance to Save Farm Bill
The legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline for the Farm Bill passed unceremoniously at midnight on Sept. 30, without a push from lawmakers to pass a new bill or an extension. Congress…
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Iowa’s 1st and 3rd District races are now toss-ups
Iowa’s 1st and 3rd District races are now toss-ups Axios
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Tribal leaders implore Congress to reauthorize farm bill that is set to expire
Tribal leaders implore Congress to reauthorize farm bill that is set to expire Cherokee Phoenix
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Small livestock farmers ask for new processing regulations
Small livestock farmers ask for new processing regulations Times Union
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Op-Ed: The Expiration of the Farm Bill Hurts Us All
WASHINGTON — The failure of Congress to pass a new farm bill—or even extend the current one—is not just political gamesmanship; it’s a devastating blow to farmers, rural communities, those living in poverty, and ultimately all Americans. As the National Grange President, I am profoundly disappointed by Congress’s inability to unite and renew this critical…
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Hinson calls for House farm bill vote shortly after presidential election
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s asking Republican leaders in the U.S. House to bring the farm bill up for a vote as soon as possible. “Enough is enough here. I believe the farm bill would receive bipartisan support on the House floor from members who understand food just does not grow at the grocery…
