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Vilsack worried about this year’s Ukraine crop, Russian grain thefts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said May 16 he is “more concerned” about what happens…
May 20, 2022 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent
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Prevented planting rules changed for haying, grazing cover crops
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the agency is making permanent a new provision…
Dec 10, 2021 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent
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Biden administration to permanently boost SNAP benefits
The Biden administration announced Aug. 16 that it has revised the Thrifty Food Plan…
Aug 20, 2021 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent
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Senate Ag warms to nominees, but questions USDA climate strategy
The Senate Agriculture Committee on July 30 warmly received President Joe Biden’s nominees—Robert Bonnie…
Aug 6, 2021 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent
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Senator puts hold on USDA general counsel nominee
(Editor’s note: Janie Simms Hipp was confirmed by the Senate to serve as USDA…
Jul 30, 2021 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent
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Lawmakers, R-CALF round up signatures about antitrust laws
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) wrote to Attorney General Merrick…
May 28, 2021 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent