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Farm Economy Continues to Falter as Ag Senator Sees One Silver Lining
The farm economy continues to falter according to ag economists, but at least one ag senator sees a silver lining. Iowa’s Chuck Grassley is one of just two farmers in the US Senate and agrees with many ag economists, the farm economy is on the brink of, or already in a recession. He says, “The…
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Vilsack Comments on ERS’ 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement following the release of the Economic Research Service’s 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast: “Today’s farm sector income forecast shows that, while the projection shows a decline from the 2022 record high, 2024 is expected to close out a four-year streak of net farm income that’s…
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Iowa seniors see food assistance interrupted after USDA “mistakes”
Iowa seniors see food assistance interrupted after USDA “mistakes”  Axios
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House to Vote on Bill Restricting Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland, Targeting China
House to Vote on Bill Restricting Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland, Targeting China  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA Faces Questions Over Food Program Problem
USDA Faces Questions Over Food Program Problems  News On 6
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GOP-led House committee subpoenas Tim Walz in $250M COVID fraud investigation
GOP-led House committee subpoenas Tim Walz in $250M COVID fraud investigation  CBS News
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USDA’s Bonnie concerned about solar farms
USDA’s Bonnie concerned about solar farms  brownfieldagnews.com
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USDA net farm income report highlights need for new farm bill
USDA net farm income report highlights need for new farm bill  Iowa Agribusiness Network
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Senator calls for investigation into USDA’s handling of Boar’s Head listeria outbreak
Senator calls for investigation into USDA’s handling of Boar’s Head listeria outbreak  Eyewitness News 3
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US to spend $7.3 billion on rural ‘green’ energy projects
U.S. to spend $7.3 billion on rural clean energy projects  Canadian Cattlemen
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Foreign Adversaries Farmland Ownership Ban Could See CR Status
House Republicans may try to attach several bills to a must-pass funding measure needed by month’s end to avert a government shutdown. Among those is a ban on foreign adversaries owning U.S. farmland. The ban on China and other foreign adversaries owning U.S. farmland, especially near sensitive military sites, is one of several riders that…
