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Category: Government

Posted inGovernment, National, Uncategorized

Here’s what you need to know about the Farm Bill

by Brittney J. Miller, The Gazette January 12, 2023January 23, 2023

The Farm Bill was first passed in 1933. While the bill still serves to support farmers, it has also evolved to fund food assistance programs and conservation efforts. It’s up for negotiation in 2023.

Posted inGovernment, National

Secret Subsidies: Program meant to help farmers in trade war overspent, lacked transparency and compliance checks

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest; Emily Featherston and Jamie Grey, InvestigateTV October 24, 2022January 19, 2023
Posted inGovernment, National

Texas State University program will mentor Black and Latina women in ag

by Kristi Eaton, The Daily Yonder September 21, 2022January 19, 2023
Posted inGovernment, National

‘Big Chicken’ Merger Moves Ahead Despite Investigations by the Biden Administration

by Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder August 25, 2022January 19, 2023
Posted inGovernment, National

In Washington, agricultural policymakers circulate among Farm Bureau, USDA and industry

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest August 24, 2022January 19, 2023
Posted inGovernment, National

Climate, healthcare package becomes law

by Chris Clayton, DTN/The Progressive Farmer August 17, 2022August 17, 2022
Posted inGovernment, National

What the Inflation Reduction Act could mean for farmers

by Chris Clayton, DTN/The Progressive Farmer August 16, 2022August 16, 2022
Posted inGovernment, National

SEC proposal could shine a light on Big Ag companies’ supply chain emissions

by Marley Schultz, Investigate Midwest August 12, 2022January 20, 2023
Posted inAgribusiness, Government, National

Congress could beef up meatpacking oversight this fall. But obstacles to enforcement remain.

by Aruni Soni, Investigate Midwest August 4, 2022January 20, 2023
Posted inAgribusiness, Government, National

Big Ag companies largely silent in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal

by Investigate Midwest staff July 28, 2022January 20, 2023

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