Vilsack Says House GOP Using Harry Potter Invisible Cloaking to Hide True Farm Bill Cost
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says the House GOP’s written a largely political farm bill using “Harry Potter” style ‘invisible cloaking’ to hide the bill’s true cost. Vilsack, on a press call announcing new energy grants, says House
Flooding Will Impact the Agricultural Supply Chain
Flooding in several northern states is a reminder that weather events impact crop growth and the ability to transport that crop. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says the closure of roads and bridges
Senators Marshall and Bennet Hold Bipartisan Field Hearing on the High Plains
Burlington, CO – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Michael Bennet (D-CO) held a field hearing Wednesday on the high plains regarding the historic drought impacting farmers and ranchers across Kansas and Colorado. The Senators, who lead the Agriculture
States to Begin Voluntary HPAI Testing on Dairy Farms
The USDA says four states will begin voluntary pilot programs to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu. Louisiana Illuminator says the move is intended to help dairy farmers ship herds across state lines