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Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees will see changes to membership during the 2025 legislative session. Farm Policy News says at least two incumbent members, New York Representative Marcus Molinaro and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, were not re-elected. Representative Molinaro had served on the committee since his election in 2022 and lost his race to…
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USDA reviews agriculture-related climate change research, pushes “net-zero” agenda
USDA reviews agriculture-related climate change research The Packer
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Ag industry on uncertain ground following presidential election results
Ag industry on uncertain ground following presidential election results MEAT+POULTRY
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Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers
Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers WFXG
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Massie signals he is open to agriculture role in Trump administration
Massie signals he is open to agriculture role in Trump administration The Hill
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Harris delivers a concession speech, Jack Smith mulls winding down probes
The Latest: Harris delivers a concession speech, Jack Smith mulls winding down probes WFTV Orlando
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Land owner bill of rights rejected in South Dakota
South Dakota voters have rejected a measure that proposed consistent carbon pipeline regulations in the state. South Dakota Farm Bureau President and farmer Scott VanderWal says there were misconceptions about the measure and he’s disappointed it failed. “The South Dakota Legislature was really looking to make sure economic development happens in the future. If a…
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Trump Return Likely to Slow, Not Stop, U.S. Clean-energy Boom
Trump Return Likely to Slow, Not Stop, U.S. Clean-energy Boom Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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NCGA urges new Congress, Trump administration to quickly pass a farm bill
The President of the National Corn Growers Association says now that the election is over, Washington needs to focus on a farm bill. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. says, “We’ve kicked the can down the road last year. We don’t need another extension.” Hartman farms near Waterloo, Illinois. He tells Brownfield with the economic conditions, prices, and…
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GOP reclaims Senate majority
The Latest: Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority WREG NewsChannel 3
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Farm labor questions remain with new administration
A farm labor specialist says there are a lot of unknowns about how the new administration will impact the farm labor shortage. Michigan State Univeristy ag labor economist Zach Rutledge tells Brownfield specialty crop producers have become more reliant on H-2A visas to secure their workforce. But he says wages are becoming cost-prohibitive. “Our region is…
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Iowa farmer hopeful “the right” farm bill gets done during lame duck
North Iowa farmer Brent Renner tells Brownfield he’s more optimistic about the farm bill getting done during the lame duck session of Congress. “But I’ll say that with the caveat that I hope they don’t just get it done to get it done. I hope it’s the right farm bill. That concerns me a little…
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Thompson Hosts USDA Rural Development Roundtable for Solano County
Thompson Hosts USDA Rural Development Roundtable for Solano County Independent Voice
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TFB Resolutions Committee Considers Issues Facing Agriculture
WACO, Texas — Feral hogs, mountain lions, water and foreign ownership of agricultural land were among the topics of proposed policy resolutions discussed by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Resolutions Committee Nov. 4-5 in Waco. The committee, comprised of 41 TFB members representing Texas agriculture, spent two days reviewing, deliberating and consolidating more than 280…
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Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose, Many Races Remain Undecided
Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose, Many Races Remain Undecided Successful Farming
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Ag lobbyist says election results have farm bill impact
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House in the new year and an ag lobbyist says that will likely impact what lawmakers accomplish in the lame duck session. “I still think there’s a very small percentage likelihood we do a farm bill.” Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta says Congress will only be…
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National Farmers Union Congratulates President-Elect Trump
WASHINGTON — Following the call of the 2024 presidential election by the Associated Press in favor of Donald Trump as president-elect, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement: “On behalf of National Farmers Union, I offer my congratulations to President-elect Trump. This transition to a new administration comes at a pivotal…
