The Senate passed a resolution over the weekend that brings President Trump’s agenda one step closer to reality.
It is part of a bigger move that would help move forward the reconciliation process and could reauthorize important ag tax cuts.
Several amendments were voted down, including a measure that would have limited the impact of tariffs. Another amendment would have protected areas like SNAP.
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Senate lawmakers push for stronger specialty crop support as Farm Bill negotiations continue and farmers urge Congress to act before the August recess.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Evan Callicoat says the proposal would have allowed a general permit for data center companies rather than reviewing projects individually.
Grain markets are watching China’s soybean buying commitments and worsening Corn Belt weather as analysts assess the outlook for crop yields, prices, and U.S. supply heading into harvest.
Officials plan to resume cattle imports through an Arizona port beginning Aug. 24.
