Washington, DC – House Committee on Agriculture Republican Leader Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after Committee Democrats passed the Agriculture Committee’s portion of the FY21 budget reconciliation bill on a party-line vote: “House Democrats made it explicitly clear today there was never any intention to reach across the aisle and that… Continue reading
Thompson Statement on Agriculture Democrats Release of Partisan Reconciliation Measure Washington, D.C. – Today, House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after Democrats released the Agriculture Committee’s portion of the FY21 budget reconciliation bill: “Democrats unveiled their $16 billion bill which was drafted behind… Continue reading
Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.- Farm Progress A new form of African swine fever is circulating in China and it’s been linked to illicit vaccines. More than 1,000 sows have been infected on farms owned by New Hope Liuhe, China’s… Continue reading
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(AG Insider) For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration approved for food and human therapeutics on Monday a genomic alteration in domestic pigs that prevents them from producing a sugar that can cause allergic reactions in some people. “A tremendous milestone for scientific innovation,” said FDA commissioner Stephen… Continue reading
(AG Insider) Tom Vilsack could be on the verge of competing with fellow Iowan, “Tama Jim” Wilson, for the record of longest-serving cabinet secretary in U.S. history. But as soon as Vilsack was identified on Monday as the leading contender for agriculture secretary in the Biden administration, farm and… Continue reading
(AGInsider) The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, and what better time to sit back, reflect, and think about all we have to be thankful for. In our country, we are so lucky we have an abundance of safe, affordable food. What is your favorite Thanksgiving day dish? I like… Continue reading
We Americans should really be thankful for the great human beings, who make up our heritage, the people who built this great country we call home. 102 immigrants walked onto the Mayflower, a little ship of 113 feet and crossed the massive Atlantic Ocean. The Pilgrims sailed into Massachusetts on… Continue reading
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official launch of the AskUSDA Contact Center program. The AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat, and web inquires, transforming how the public interacts with USDA and providing an enhanced experience for the… Continue reading
(AG Insider) Black-owned farmland could expand sevenfold under a bill filed by three Democratic senators on Thursday to reverse decades of discriminatory practices by the Agriculture Department, sometimes called “the last plantation.” The Justice for Black Farmers Act would enable Black farmers to acquire up to 160 acres apiece at no charge… Continue reading
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