Feral swine can be a serious threat to agriculture, causing more than $2 billion in damages each year.
Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is reintroducing legislation to better assist impacted farmers.
The Senator spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on what producers in Alabama are saying, what the legislation entails, as well as the Farmers Market Expansion Act.
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Year-round sales of E-15 are another major topic on Capitol Hill, which, according to Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), is one issue up for debate this session with significant bipartisan support.
Lawmakers have until September 30 to shore up federal spending for next year, or risk a government shutdown. The Farm Bill is also set to expire the same day.
American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland joins us to share his reaction to September’s WASDE and discuss the trade uncertainty between China and his industry.
Harvested acres are estimated at 90.0 million, making this year’s corn crop one of the largest since the 1930s.