Farm Bill
Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman says Farm Bill text could be released within weeks, with a committee markup targeted for later this summer.
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says the proposal would allow retailers to decide whether they want to offer E15 year-round.
Modern Ag Alliance’s Elizabeth Burns-Thompson joins Eliza to discuss the need for uniform pesticide labeling, glyphosate litigation, and the push for clearer, science-based environmental policy.
Mike Stranz joins us to discuss farm safety net reforms, NFU’s proposed IMSET program, and the challenges facing family farmers nationwide.
The pricing signals come as biofuel and corn groups continue to press Congress for permanent nationwide E15 access.
ASFMRA’s Howard Halderman says several economic and policy issues are continuing to influence the farmland market.
Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas joins us to discuss the Food for Peace program’s Kansas roots, its place in the Farm Bill, and the importance of the USDA’s visit to the state.
Brooke Rollins meets with Pennsylvania farmers as pressure mounts on the Senate to advance the Farm Bill and additional aid for producers.
Cattle producers met with lawmakers to discuss the issues continuing to impact ranchers across the country.
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato wart could have devastating consequences for U.S. growers and export markets.