FDA cool to USDA push to regulate GE livestock – January 14, 2021

After refusing to overturn election, five House ag panelists oppose impeachment Although they defied President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, five Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee voted on Wednesday against impeaching Trump for inciting the deadly mob attack on the Capitol last week. They said that… Continue reading

Agriculture must be part of climate change negotiations, says Farm Bureau – January 11, 2021

Agriculture must be part of climate change negotiations, says Farm Bureau Although blamed for 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture has a “great track record” through land stewardship and biofuels in mitigating climate change, says Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, in looking ahead to… Continue reading

With Democrats in charge, Stabenow to lead Senate Agriculture Committee – January 7, 2021

With Democrats in charge, Stabenow to lead Senate Agriculture Committee Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who last year sponsored legislation to encourage farmer participation in carbon markets, is expected to chair the Senate Agriculture Committee for the second time in a decade now that the Democrats will control the Senate. Stabenow’s… Continue reading

Biden administration to oversee new coronavirus payments to farmers – January 6, 2021

Biden administration to oversee new coronavirus payments to farmers. Considering the time needed to convert legislation into action, the Biden administration will oversee the payment of most or all of the $13 billion in agricultural aid that was included in the latest coronavirus package, said Agriculture Undersecretary Bill Northey on… Continue reading