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Ag Economist: Fixed rates are feeling the weight of Washington’s spending
May 02, 2025 09:51 AM
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Washington Policy
A Senate’s effort to challenge Trump’s tariffs fails
May 01, 2025 10:12 AM
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U.S. Farm Bill
The Farm Bill strategy gets a new push from Chairman GT Thompson; lawmakers remain hopeful
April 30, 2025 09:38 AM
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USDA
NRCS helps farmers, ranchers focus on soil health
June 11, 2014 04:42 PM
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Washington Policy
New rules ban junk food ads in schools (2014)
Schools around the country will soon have to eliminate any posters or billboards advertising unhealthy snacks on campus.
February 26, 2014 11:03 AM
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RFD NEWS STAFF
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USDA
College students needed to fill agronomist shortage (2014)
One of the job categories in agriculture facing a talent shortage is agronomy.
February 14, 2014 04:14 PM
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2023 Farm Bill
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U.S. Farm Bill
More Than 300 Ag Groups Call on Congress to Advance the Farm Bill
Farm Credit’s Christy Seyfert joined us to discuss the ag industry’s push for swift Farm Bill action as it heads toward a House vote.
April 24, 2026 03:28 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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U.S. Farm Bill
Biofuel Groups Fight for Farm Bill E15 Provision as Refiners Push Back
April 24, 2026 01:05 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Washington Policy
Rollins Signals Fertilizer Action As Farm Policy Priorities Take Center Stage in Budget Hearings
April 23, 2026 12:36 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick

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State & Local Policy
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U.S. Farm Bill
Farm Bill Renames 1890 Scholars Program to Honor Rep. David Scott
New farm bill amendment renames the 1890 National Scholars Program after Rep. David Scott, highlighting support for HBCU ag education.
April 22, 2026 04:56 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Washington Policy
Bipartisan Effort Aims to Block Federal Hemp Ban, Give States Regulatory Power
April 22, 2026 12:50 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Energy
California Fuel Policy Shifts Ethanol Toward Carbon Markets
April 22, 2026 09:00 AM
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Tony St. James

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