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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…
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Specialty Crops Urging Farm Bill Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 4, 2024) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has issued the following statement in response to this week’s letter from the chairs of the Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus – Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.), David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and David G. Valadao (R-Calif.) – to leaders of the U.S. House and Senate.…
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Election 2024 – farm policy battle between Harris and Trump
Election 2024 – farm policy battle between Harris and Trump  Farms.com
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Harvest and the farm bill
Harvest and the farm bill  Norfolk Daily News
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One of California’s major agricultural regions could ban ‘factory farming’
Residents in Sonoma County are divided on Measure J, which farmers say could yield unintended economic consequences if passed.
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U.S. port strike suspension avoids major impacts that could’ve reached Iowans
U.S. port strike suspension avoids major impacts that could’ve reached Iowans  Local 5 – weareiowa.com
