by Braeden Coon | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
McDonald’s is partnering with ag giants to serve up a combo meal that’ll be irresistible to farmers, consumers, and the environment. Climate-friendly beef: In a move sure to make even the Hamburgler smile, McDonald’s has partnered with Lopez Foods, a meat supplier,...
by Braeden Coon | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a race against the clock, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its 1,400-page draft of the five-year farm bill on Monday. ICYMI, this comes only a few weeks before many agricultural safety net programs will start to expire. Retiring Ag Committee Chairwoman...
by Braeden Coon | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret much of U.S. agriculture depends on foreign farm workers. President-elect Donald Trump may change that dependency. Day 1 of his presidency: This week, Trump announced he would declare a national emergency and use military force for mass deportations of...
by Braeden Coon | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Big money, big money. The USDA is providing a big check—to the tune of $7.7B—for conservation assistance to farmers. It’s the most the agency has ever given in a single year. Tell us more: Beginning in FY25, $5.7B will be available for climate-smart practices (through...
by Braeden Coon | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ahead of the presidential election, economists and lawmakers are hoping their crystal balls spreadsheets will help them figure out how the candidates’ trade policies might help or hinder agriculture. There’s plenty of concern about how proposed policies will roll...
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