With Trump back in town, end may be in sight for biofuels dispute
President Trump will meet with oil state senators, possibly this afternoon, as the White House referees a long-running dispute over ethanol’s share of the U.S. fuel supply.
A new coalition says farmers and ranchers want the Green New Deal
A coalition that unites farmers and ranchers behind the Green New Deal hopes to set a new tone for how the agriculture sector relates to policy solutions to address the climate crisis and ensure farmers have a voice in the debate.
Farmers ‘understand that the climate is changing and we have to adapt’
Discussing climate change can be divisive in farm country, but more and more farmers today are willing to join the conversation. We talk with a corn, soybean, and wheat farmer in Ohio who’s been outspoken about the need to confront the issue.
Stopgap funding bill includes money for Trump tariff payments
As expected, House Democrats included funding for trade war payments to farmers and ranchers in a stopgap funding bill, released Wednesday, to keep the government running until Nov. 21.
TODAY’S QUICK HITS
Scott aims for top GOP ag spot (Atlanta Journal-Constitution): In the behind-the-scenes competition to become the Republican leader on the House Agriculture Committee, fifth-term Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia is emphasizing his experience in winning $3 billion in disaster-relief funds for agriculture.
DSL dominates rural internet service (Daily Yonder): The most commonly offered internet service in rural America is DSL, which while available in three-quarters of households has the lowest median advertised speeds, says the Purdue Center for Regional Development.
Cooking with kudzu (Harvest Public Media): The founders of Kudzu Culture, which explores adaptation to the notorious kudzu vine, say the leaves are edible, with a taste similar to pea shoots, and the roots can be processed into white cooking starch that can be used in plant-based milk, tofu, or ice cream.
South Korea finds deadly swine disease (Guardian): The highly contagious African swine fever, rampant in East Asia, was confirmed for the first time in South Korea. Meanwhile, the British government said it expects the disease to reach the island nation within a year.
New CEO for cattle group (NCBA): Colin Woodall will become the new chief executive of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association following more than a decade as head of the NCBA’s Washington office. Ethan Lane will become the group’s chief lobbyist.
