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Senators push for farmer contracts to be honored
Legislation is being introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to release funding for USDA-signed contracts and agreements. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the Honor Farmer Contracts Act would restore past-due payments to farmers and reimbursements. “When you see these actions, some are unlawful, some are unconstitutional, and some are just really…
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“Distractions” getting in the way of farm bill progress
A state commodity group leader is concerned Congress is too distracted to finish a new farm bill. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president Darin Johnson says he and other members visited with lawmakers during a trip to Washington, D.C. last month. “We’re working so hard to try and get this thing to the finish line. I’ll…
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Baldwin pushes for The Honor Farmer Contracts Act
Baldwin pushes for The Honor Farmer Contracts Act Civic Media
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Welch calls on USDA to honor its contracts with farmers and stop withholding reimbursements
Welch calls on USDA to honor its contracts with farmers and stop withholding reimbursements Burlington Free Press
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USDA’s woke boondoggle spent taxpayer dollars on DEI insanity
USDA’s woke boondoggle spent taxpayer dollars on DEI insanity Fox News
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US Ag Secretary Says Market Disruption Payments In Planning Stages For US Farmers
US Ag Secretary Says Market Disruption Payments In Planning Stages For US Farmers KIWA Radio
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Republicans Eye Budget to Cushion Tariff Blow
Republicans Eye Budget to Cushion Tariff Blow AgWeb
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Ag Secretary Rollins talks about tariffs and ethanol as part of her first visit to Iowa
Ag Secretary Rollins talks about tariffs and ethanol as part of her first visit to Iowa Iowa Public Radio
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Sec. Rollins calls on Congress to pass a farm bill
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says farmers and ranchers need a new five-year farm bill in 2025. “It has failed now to get through Congress the last two times under the Biden administration,” Rollins said Monday. “This is a very, very big priority of mine.” But she says getting it across…
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SNAP Incentives Gain Support as Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program
WASHINGTON — A new dairy incentive program aimed at encouraging healthy behavior among people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is gaining bipartisan support in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025 seeks to address that 90% of Americans do not consume enough milk…
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USDA offering financial incentives for staff to quit, according to email
USDA offering financial incentives for staff to quit, according to email Reuters
