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Biden, Headed to the Exit, Sets an Aggressive Climate Goal for the U.S.
Biden, Headed to the Exit, Sets an Aggressive Climate Goal for the U.S. The New York Times
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America’s Grain and Feed Industry Praises WRDA Passage
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2024 – The U.S. Senate yesterday approved the biennial Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) by a vote of 97-1. WRDA funds crucial water-related infrastructure projects nationwide under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was approved last week by the House of Representatives…
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Farm Groups Pushing for CR with Farm Assistance; Congress Facing Government Shutdown
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As farm groups urge Congress to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, that includes economic and disaster aid for farmers, it now appears that the original CR deal may be in jeopardy. On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump shared his opposition to the bipartisan funding bill that would prevent a government…
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Congress to Skip Town, Leaving America’s Pork Producers High and Dry Without Prop. 12 Fix
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to relinquish their responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12. “Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill next year. After years…
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A big “to-do” list for Congress in 2025
The recently released Continuing Resolution includes a one-year extension to the farm bill. If passed, Congress will have another shot to get a five-year bill across the finish line in 2025. Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says Congress must get to work as soon as possible. “Probably the…
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Ag Gets Potential Christmas Gift from Congress: Continuing Resolution Includes $31 Billion in Aid for Producers
Ag Gets Potential Christmas Gift from Congress: Continuing Resolution Includes $31 Billion in Aid for Producers Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Year-Round E15 Measure Included in Continuing Resolution Text
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As lawmakers rolled out a continuing resolution on Tuesday evening that included $10 billion in farm aid, an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill and more, the bill also included legislation to make E-15 sales year round. “We are very pleased to see that the long-awaited fix allowing year-round E15 is included…
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Progress on a CR is good news for American ag
The president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the Continuing Resolution released Tuesday is good news for American agriculture. Chuck Conner says the proposal includes much-needed financial assistance for farmers. He says while it won’t make producers whole again, it will help. “There is assistance primarily aimed at the Southeast region…
