For farm bill, ag groups say, ‘We want some more’
Net farm income is at record levels, thanks to high commodity prices, and is expected to remain strong for two or three years, yet farm groups are telling Congress “that existing subsidy programs should be continued, their scope expanded, and federal spending increased” in the 2023 farm bill, said an American Enterprise Institute analyst.
Pollution cleanup is falling short in Chesapeake Bay
With three years left to meet the goals of a “pollution diet,” the three major states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed have greatly improved their wastewater treatment, though they still lag in three other areas, including reducing agricultural runoff, said the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Talks & Eats returns to Brooklyn 10/24!
The climate crisis in agriculture is a frequent topic of reporting. Climate change is also having a significant effect on wine and beer. How are vintners and brewers responding? In this conversation, wine writer Alice Feiring — proclaimed “the queen of natural wines” by the Financial Times — will talk about what she’s seen and what she’s worried about. Also joining us is Garrett Oliver — Brewmaster, The Brooklyn Brewery and Editor-in-Chief, The Oxford Companion to Beer — who will talk about the ancient grains he’s now using to brew climate resilient beers. Tickets include complimentary beer and wine. A tax-deductible VIP ticket includes a reception with beer, wine, and eats.
TODAY’S QUICK HITS
Death scrambles House race: The Legal Marijuana Now candidate running in Minnesota against Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Republican Tyler Kistner has died, potentially delaying the election scheduled for Nov. 8. (WCCO News)
Missouri creates biofuel incentives: A new state law offers fuel retailers a 2-cents-a-gallon incentive to sell higher blends of biodiesel and a 5-cents-a-gallon incentive for selling higher blends of ethanol. (Gov. Mike Parson)
Salton Sea plan impractical: A proposal to save California’s Salton Sea by pumping desalinated ocean water into it does not deserve consideration because it would be extraordinarily expensive and take years to implement, said a state-appointed panel of experts. (Los Angeles Times)
JBS closes faux-meat division: The meat processor said it would shut down Planterra, its U.S. plant-protein subsidiary, only a year after opening a 189,000-square-foot factory in Denver, and said it would focus its plant-based efforts on Europe and Brazil. (Food Navigator)
Tyson emphasizes world headquarters: Tyson Foods announced an expansion of its world headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, and at the same time said it would close corporate offices in Illinois and South Dakota “to foster closer collaboration.” (Tyson Foods)
