Podcasts about farm bills

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers tardiness of the Farm Bill, how to submit a comment to DWRs updated water plan draft, highlights of the Farm Sector Income Forecast, and details on the upcoming Almond Industry Gathering Roadshow. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

The Farm Bill is in for significant setbacks, according to National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. He says the 2023 Farm Bill will not be ready before the September 30 deadline, and even more, it could be a while before it's implemented due to it being a presidential year next year. He stresses that the next farm bill needs to be the right legislation for US farmers and ranchers.

  Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers how water legislation can be problematic for the state's economy, WTO reform, Farm Bill, the value of climate-smart grant programs for consumer demand and Animal Health Laboratory Network goal of disease detection. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

On Wednesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Maxtron Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil, we start the show talking about ag aviation and air seeding cover crops with the CEO of the National Agricultural Aviation Association, Andrew Moore. Then in Segment Two, we get an update on the potential government shutdown, Farm Bill and more with Agri Pulse Associate Editor Jacqui Fatka. In Segment Three, we discuss harvest pressure in the markets and the Federal Reserve meeting with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then in Segment Four, we continue our coverage of National Farm Safety and Health Week by talking with Laura Siegel, MA, Health Communications Officer with AgriSafe Network.  

This week the North Carolina Court of Appeals held in State v. Jacobs that the odor of unburned marijuana coming from Defendant's vehicle was grounds for reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle. In this episode, Jake looks at the lack of meaningful distinction between marijuana and hemp and how to attack a stop based on the odor of marijuana post-Jacobs.   Highlights: ·      Understand (admittedly at very surface level) the scientific distinction between marijuana and hemp. ·      Uncover the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's memorandum indicating why officer's cannot use the odor of marijuana to establish probable cause in a world where hemp is legalized. ·      Learn why State v. Stover, 200 N.C. 506 (2009), which was relied upon by the Jacobs Court, in the aftermath of the 2018 Farm Bill (legalizing hemp). ·      Discover why Jacobs decision has far-reaching implications for criminal defense and DWI lawyers.

On this week's podcast we talk to Oregon-based hemp lobbyist and legal strategist Courtney Moran, who was in Washington, D.C., last week “lobbying for support for the Industrial Hemp Act.” The Industrial Hemp Act of 2023, also known as the Hemp Exemption, would create a new legal definition of hemp grown for fiber and grain, separating those sectors from hemp grown for flower or cannabinoids. Advocates argue that the existing hemp regulations put unnecessary burdens on farmers because of permitting fees, intrusive background checks, and expensive chemical testing for THC content. Moran, along with members of the National Hemp Association, held an open house in the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill last week, and invited lawmakers and their offices to see firsthand the various uses of industrial hemp. On display were an array of products made from hemp fiber, hurd and grain. “We had hemp flooring, hemp cabinetry, animal bedding. We had biochar, we had jet fuel,” she said. “We had the parts of the stalk broken out into different pieces so they can visually see the distinction between hurd and fiber and the different parts of the stalk.” Moran said these types of show-and-tell events are very effective in getting lawmakers to understand what farmers and entrepreneurs are up against when it comes to hemp. “It's one thing to have a phone call, send emails back and forth, have legislative text on a page talking about policy,” she said, “But when they can see the images of the farms, and they can touch the products that are being made from those crops, it makes it more real for them.” Moran worked with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's office on the hemp language that eventually made its way into the 2018 Farm Bill, and she said she still sees a lot of the same gaps in what lawmakers know about hemp. “Something that I experienced back in 2016 that we're still dealing with today in 2023 is that some offices still don't know this was even an issue,” she said. Many lawmakers don't know “there's still barriers to getting these products to market or there are still problems or issues for the farmers,” she said. Moran also discusses the likelihood of seeing a Farm Bill this year and what it could mean for the hemp industry if the DEA follows a recent recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Learn more about the 2023 Industrial Hemp Act https://www.hempexemption.com/ Agricultural Hemp Solutions https://www.agriculturalhempsolutions.com/ National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ Thank you to our sponsors! IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/ Mpactful Ventures https://www.mpactfulventures.org/

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers building on specialty crop advances in the Farm Bill, the resurgence of Bakanae in rice fields and Farm Safety Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Elizabeth Long and Larry Davis of Ag Resource Management. They talk about agriculture finances and the input cost associated with running a farming operation. With the Farm Bill expiring soon, they also discuss important topics to pay close attention to.   More in this week's podcast:  GrowNextGen: Dale visits Waterman Farms at The Ohio State University to talk with a teacher who utilizes the content from the GrowNextGen programming to teach interactive lessons to students in the classroom.  Luke VanTilburg, MVP Dairy, LLC: Luke talks with Joel about chopping silage and the growing season leading up to the silage harvest.    Intro 0:00 GrowNextGen 2:40 Luke VanTilburg 13:17 Main Conversation, Elizabeth Long and Larry Davis 20:57  

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss potential policy initiatives related to the new Farm Bill – including the EATS act, hopes for avoiding a government shutdown, free trade, border security and more. And Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete, gives us his Pick of the Week plus previews some upcoming auctions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the third episode of our 2023 Farm Bill series, digging into the farm policy that will affect the next generation of farmers and ranchers.We've been asking how 1,000 pages of federal policy can provide tangible benefits and support to beginning and BIPOC farmers, our communities, and the environment. And in this episode, we're joined by Mario Holguin and Julieta Saucedo of La Semilla Food Center, and Ana Moran, Water Organizer at the National Young Farmers Coalition. La Semilla Food Center, based in Anthony, New Mexico, has a mission “to foster a healthy, self-reliant, fair, and sustainable food system in the Paso del Norte region of southern New Mexico and El Paso, TX.” They do this work through a number of programs that Mario and Julieta discuss with Ana, including their Community Farm, farmer fellowships, policy and community development, and storytelling efforts.Throughout their conversation Ana, Julieta, and Mario explore some of the ways that the 2023 Farm Bill can directly address the climate crisis, and what building climate resilience looks like across the Southwest. We know young farmers across the country are motivated by conservation and social justice. In our 2022 national survey 97% or respondents said their farm or ranch was using sustainable practices, and 86% identified their practices as being regenerative.We end our episode today with a brief chat between Erin Foster-West, Policy Coordination and Management Director with the Coalition, and myself. Erin shares some exciting new bills recently introduced in Congress that would help small farms secure more accessible funding for conservation efforts and also support community support systems through farmer-to-farmer education opportunities. Find the Young Farmers Action Center here. Learn more about La Semilla Food Center here.Learn more about the Farmer-to-Farmer Education Act here and take action and learn more about the Small Farm Conservation Act here.Become a National Young Farmers Coalition member at youngfarmers.org/join for only $1/year. Produced by Jessica Manly and Evan Flom.Edited by Hannah Beal.Original podcast art by SJ Brekosky.Gratitude to Chipotle and 11th Hour for sponsoring our Young Farmers' land campaign and to the our many partner organizations for furthering this important work with us.

Award winning journalist and author, and favorite guest, Tom Philpott returns to talk all things Farm Bill. What will change, what is new, and what is, sigh, same old, same old?Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member!What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast.

Award winning journalist and author, and favorite guest, Tom Philpott returns to talk all things Farm Bill. What will change, what is new, and what is, sigh, same old, same old?Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member!What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast.

The Farm Bill is in for significant setbacks, according to National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. He says the 2023 Farm Bill will not be ready before the September 30 deadline, and even more, it could be a while before it's implemented due to it being a presidential year next year. He stresses that the next farm bill needs to be the right legislation for US farmers and ranchers.

We're down a panelist for this Friday Free-for-all but we made up for it by having 33% more topics to get through including potential government shut-down, Farm Bill, high profile indictments, UAW strike, USDA reports, and more. Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and Iowa soybean farmer April Hemmes join moderator Davis Michaelsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For nearly 4 decades, the U.S. Farm Bill has stood as the most influential piece of legislation for improving waterfowl habitat on private land across America. With it now up for renewal, Julia Peebles and Zach Hartman join Dr. Mike Brasher to share how DU is working with ag and conservation groups to advocate for a Farm Bill that prioritizes the needs of American farmers and ranchers while delivering robust funding for voluntary, incentive-based conservation to benefit ducks, wildlife, and people.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

4 Ways the 2023 Farm Bill Can Help Americans Eat More Plant-Based Food by Anna Starostinetskaya at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/2023/8/2023-farm-bill-plant-based-food    Related Episodes: 171: Technical Outrage: Innovation to Reduce Animal Use 622, 623   Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-based magazine, and they create amazing content from food and fashion to travel, celebrity interviews, beauty and health info, a meal planner, and vegan travel excursions. Their Guide section on their website is full of great information and they have an online shop where you can find cookbooks, foods, kitchen tools, vegan meal delivery services. They also have a website, VeganWeddings.com. Please visit www.VegNews.com for a wealth of resources.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #farmbill #farmsubsidies #animalagriculture    

National Farmers Union President, Rob Larew says that it is clear the 2023 Farm Bill will not be ready before the September 30 deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/13/23: Joel is joined by Mark Watne, the President of North Dakota Farmers Union, while he broadcasts live from Big Iron. They talk about the recent NDFU Fly-in to Washington, D.C. and how the conversations went regarding the Farm Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles who talks about the on-going 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee discussions and his testimony this week to the committee. In Segment Two, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) joins the show to discuss the Farm Bill, appropriations battles and the potential of a government shutdown. Then in Segment Three, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us from Tokyo, Japan with the latest recap of July meat export numbers and what USMEF is doing on this week's trade mission in Japan and South Korea. Finally in Segment Four, Jesse Allen wraps up with news headlines including a recap of the September WASDE Report and more.

The Farm Bill is in for significant setbacks, according to National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. He says the 2023 Farm Bill will not be ready before the September 30 deadline, and even more, it could be a while before it's implemented due to it being a presidential year next year.

There are a few days left to finish an on-time farm bill. NCGA President Tom Haag says he believes their message is loud and clear to lawmakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want more access to local meat? We need your help! On this special time-sensitive episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Pete Kennedy of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Pete is sharing about the Prime Act which is an important piece of legislation that will empower states to decide their meat inspection protocols. The ultimate aim? Making local meat procurement simpler and cost-effective.  Tune in today to hear how you can help small farmers to push this PRIME Act through with this year's Farm Bill. We're encouraging all of our US listeners to make three calls - one to your Representative and a call to each of your Senators. Mention your support for H.R. 2814 and Senate bill is S.907 respectively.  In this episode, you'll hear… About Pete's background with Weston A Price Foundation 1:23 What the state of meat processing is like right now in the US 2:12 More about what the Prime Act is 10:38 How you can help make this Prime Act pass 12:45 Resources: Call today! The deadline to add this to the farm bill is soon and we need your voice to push for more co-sponsors to get this added to the 2023 Farm Bill. The U.S. food system needs reform, and while no solution is perfect, the Prime Act takes a significant step forward. Carve out a few minutes, connect with your elected officials, and champion the cause of affordable local meat. Tell Congressmen to Cosponsor the PRIME Act  Find your Representative and urge them to co-sponsor the bill! The bill number is H.R. 2814. Find your Senator and press for their support. The bill number is S.907. About the Guest: Pete Kennedy is an attorney and served as president of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. He has assisted and represented dairy farmers facing possible enforcement action in various states as well as helped others to get started in the business of distributing raw dairy products. Pete compiled the state raw milk law summaries posted at www.realmilk.com and has since written articles for Wise Traditions on raw milk distribution.      

*Washington lawmakers are looking for more money to fund the Farm Bill.  *USDA launched a new program to help dairy farmers who dumped milk over the past three years.  *The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association launched The School for Successful Ranching podcast.  *The summer crop season in the Texas High Plains is winding down.  *Texas South Plains cotton producers are feeling the brunt of the extended drought and heat on the 2023 cotton crop.  *A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows continued advancements in sustainability by farmers and ranchers.*Fall calving beef cows are beginning to calve.  *Dove season in the south zone opens this week.  

*What does the new WOTUS rule mean for Texas?   It may be a while before we find out.  *Registration is now underway for the Texas A&M AgriLife's annual Texas Fruit Conference.  *The American Lamb Board has launched a new website for the sheep industry.  *Lawmakers are going back to work on the Farm Bill.  *The Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program is up and running.  *Castration of young goats and lambs has a lot of benefits.  *Another drawn hunt deadline is approaching.  

Crop insurance and labor issues are two consistent themes in the Farm Bill discussion, as is the Supreme Court's ruling on California's Prop 12.

Jearlyn wonders why there's so much vitriol against our current President. Registered dietician Carolina Schneider tells us why the Farm Bill will benefit those beyond the agricultural community.

With Congress coming back from their Summer break, one of the urgent pieces of legislation up for debate is an extension of the Farm Bill.  Registered dietician Carolina Schneider explains how this will affect more than just the farming community.

Has a federal court legalized delta-8 THC with a recent federal court order that temporarily blocked the DEA from enforcing a rule that would have classified delta-8 THC as a controlled substance? The order was issued by a U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C., and it is still in effect. However, it is important to note that this is just a temporary order, and it is not yet clear whether the DEA will appeal the decision. If the DEA does appeal the decision, it is possible that the court could ultimately rule that delta-8 THC is a controlled substance. In that case, delta-8 THC would be illegal in all 50 states. Even if the DEA does not appeal the decision, it is still possible that some states could ban delta-8 THC. As of now, only 14 states have banned delta-8 THC, but other states could follow suit. So, the legal status of delta-8 THC is still uncertain. It is possible that it could be legal in all 50 states, but it is also possible that it could be illegal in some or all states. It is important to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in this area. Here are some additional things to keep in mind: The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, which is defined as cannabis with a delta-9 THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. Delta-8 THC is a compound that occurs naturally in hemp, but it can also be produced synthetically. The DEA issued a rule in 2020 that would have classified delta-8 THC as a controlled substance. However, the rule was challenged in court, and the federal court order that I mentioned earlier blocked the DEA from enforcing the rule. The legal status of delta-8 THC is still evolving, and it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest developments.

The Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.

The Friday Free-for-all featuring Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture/RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney plus Davis Michaelsen and moderator Chip Flory. The Farm Bill, grain movement from Ukraine, fuel prices, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“In terms of what is being discussed right now, I would say the $1.2 trillion dollar elephant in the room is SNAP. And so, the 2023 Farm Bill is estimated to be the most expensive farm bill in US history, over the course of 10 years worth of outlays.” This week on the show we're talking about the importance of the upcoming Farm Bill.  Our guest is Shellye Suttles, agriculture economist at the O'Neill School for Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.

On Friday's AOA, we kicked off the program with an update on the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing that is currently on-going with National Milk Producers Federation Senior Director, Economic Research & Analysis, Stephen Cain. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Farm Bill and more in a discussion with Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR). We then dive into the markets as the trade is gearing up for next week's September WASDE Report. Mike Zuzolo, President of Global Commodity Analytics joins the show to provide perspective. Then in Segment Four, we learn more about a new state of the art agronomy complex coming to North Central Iowa with Five Star Cooperative CEO, Scott Black.

Congress is gearing up for another fight over the farm bill -- a massive piece of legislation that could hit $1 trillion for the first time ever. Where's that money going? Congressman Earl Blumenauer joins Meghna Chakrabarti.

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers how to access incentive information for almond growers, trade programs in the Farm Bill, making sure the positive ag stories don't go untold, and the 'very devastating' storm damage to the table grape industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

We're back from Labor Day weekend and talking about a group of laborers that's in short supply these days: farmworkers. The people who pick the food we eat are considered the backbone of the agricultural industry. So why are they treated differently than other workers and often go without the same labor protections like overtime and the right to unionize? On the show today, Mary Hoopes, associate law professor at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, explains why agricultural workers were left out of the New Deal’s labor protections, what's changed since then and the exploitative nature of temporary visa programs used to fill ongoing farm labor shortages. Where do Big Ag and American consumers fit in all of this? And will the massive 2023 Farm Bill help? Then, we’ll get into how a drop-off in funding for many federal aid programs could impact low-income families. And projections from Bloomberg Economics show that China will probably not surpass the U.S. as the world's largest economy by 2030, as many economists had predicted. If not 2030, when? Later, a listener tells us about why it’s difficult to avoid single-use plastics in the health care industry. And evolutionary biologist Jonathan Losos was wrong about why cats meow. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Regulating Marginalized Labor” from the Hastings Law Journal “The Food and Farm Bill Can Do a Lot for Workers” from the Union of Concerned Scientists “Can the United Farm Workers of California Rise Again?” from The New York Times “As these farmworkers’ children seek a different future, farms look for workers abroad” from NPR “Farm Workers Exposed to Climate Change Effects Are Demanding Protections” from PBS The incredible American retreat on government aid from The Washington Post “A D.C. grocery store is removing Tide, Colgate and Advil to deter theft” from The Washington Post “China Slowdown Means It May Never Overtake US Economy, Forecast Shows” from Bloomberg “Opinion | Single-use plastics are everywhere in health care. That must change.” from The Washington Post We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

We're back from Labor Day weekend and talking about a group of laborers that's in short supply these days: farmworkers. The people who pick the food we eat are considered the backbone of the agricultural industry. So why are they treated differently than other workers and often go without the same labor protections like overtime and the right to unionize? On the show today, Mary Hoopes, associate law professor at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, explains why agricultural workers were left out of the New Deal’s labor protections, what's changed since then and the exploitative nature of temporary visa programs used to fill ongoing farm labor shortages. Where do Big Ag and American consumers fit in all of this? And will the massive 2023 Farm Bill help? Then, we’ll get into how a drop-off in funding for many federal aid programs could impact low-income families. And projections from Bloomberg Economics show that China will probably not surpass the U.S. as the world's largest economy by 2030, as many economists had predicted. If not 2030, when? Later, a listener tells us about why it’s difficult to avoid single-use plastics in the health care industry. And evolutionary biologist Jonathan Losos was wrong about why cats meow. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Regulating Marginalized Labor” from the Hastings Law Journal “The Food and Farm Bill Can Do a Lot for Workers” from the Union of Concerned Scientists “Can the United Farm Workers of California Rise Again?” from The New York Times “As these farmworkers’ children seek a different future, farms look for workers abroad” from NPR “Farm Workers Exposed to Climate Change Effects Are Demanding Protections” from PBS The incredible American retreat on government aid from The Washington Post “A D.C. grocery store is removing Tide, Colgate and Advil to deter theft” from The Washington Post “China Slowdown Means It May Never Overtake US Economy, Forecast Shows” from Bloomberg “Opinion | Single-use plastics are everywhere in health care. That must change.” from The Washington Post We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The US is a corn superpower. Over the past few decades, corn has infiltrated all sorts of things, from soda pop and snacks to your own gas tank. But how did it get this way? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive deep into the strange world of agribusiness conspiracies in what just may be their corniest episode yet.They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture lies at the heart of our nation's prosperity, and the Farm Bill plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of this essential industry. As we approach the reauthorization of the Farm Bill in 2023, the International Farm Policy Association (IFPA) has been working diligently to ensure that the legislation addresses the ever-evolving needs of farmers, rural communities, and the environment. On today's episode, we'll have guests, Mollie Van Lieu, Vice President of Nutrition and Health at IFPA, and Rebeckah Adcock, Vice President of US Government Relations, discussing IFPA's vital role in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization and highlight some key areas they are focusing on.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer joins us on AgriTalk for a Signal to Noise conversation covering what Congress is working on this month, including the next spending bill, Russia and North Korea, Farm Bill progress, presidential election and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September is starting to look like a train wreck about to happen. All 13 government agencies need funding as does the Farm Bill and the FAA. Listen for more details on today's Two Minutes In Trade.

Since we missed our customary weekly weather update with Bret Walts of BAMWX yesterday we wanted to have him on today for a deeper dive into what we've been seeing lately and what might be in the near future, weather-wise. Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer joins us for a Signal to Noise conversation covering what Congress is working on this month, including the next spending bill, Russia and North Korea, Farm Bill progress, presidential election and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rural & Agriculture Council of America is asking Congress to bolster American agricultural production in the next iteration of the farm bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is basically a Pro Farmer edition of the Friday Free-for-all with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, editor Brian Grete, former editor Chip Flory, and inputs specialist/LandOwner editor Davis Michaelsen. Topics include the Farm Bill, WOTUS, Brazil, latest jobs report and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a conversation with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa about the possibility of getting the Farm Bill done this year, some of the possible contents of the bill, justice in Washington D.C., and more. Mary-Thomas Hart is chief counsel for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and she joins us to share their reaction to EPA's final final WOTUS rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farm Bill puts food subsidies and healthy eating at odds with one another. Cato's Chris Edwards comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Ag Chairman Glenn "G.T." Thompson (PA-15) joins us this morning to share his reaction to EPA's announcement of their final WOTUS rule, plus talk about the progress of the Farm Bill. The Farmer Forum features Jed Bower of Ohio and Ben Riensche of Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress will deliver a farm bill, but not likely in September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with our Farm Bill series, Congressman Mark Alford joined the podcast this week to discuss the potential timeline, his priorities and conversations he is having leading into the upcoming Farm Bill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Congressman Mark Alford; Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of National Legislative Affairs; Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

In this episode, Joe interviews Satya Thallam: Policy Advisor at the international law firm, Arnold & Porter; and longtime policy expert based in Washington, D.C. who previously served in senior roles at both the White House and the U.S. Senate. Thallam was the lead author and negotiator of the Federal Right to Try Act, which grants terminally ill patients access to experimental therapies and substances that have completed Phase I testing but have not yet been approved by the FDA. He discusses its intricacies and benefits, how psychedelics were not a focus but were always obvious, whether or not it allows people to grow their own mushrooms, and more. He talks abut the implementation of the first Federal legalization of hemp under the Farm Bill in 2018, breaking down the history and detail of how it came to be, and why a difference of .3% in weight truly matters when establishing law. He discusses the changing landscape of politicians and psychedelics; how local action creates a culture of inspiring Washington; the internal fight between different agencies and the endless lobbying it takes to get things done; how one needs to cater their argument by who is listening; risk assessment and judgment-proof operations; the concern over whether or not we got everything wrong with cannabis; and why we will likely begin seeing a lot of coalitions popping up in the psychedelic space. Click here to head to the show notes page. 

Thanks to Jennifer Keller, opening this episode! Jennifer stopped at the Betterbee booth during EAS and left us that greeting! You too can record an opening for an upcoming episode! Simply record one on your phone and send it to us at the podcast! Simple as that!! We do have an important show coming up for you today. We talk with Becky Masterman of the Minnesota Honey Producers Association and commercial beekeeper, and good friend of the podcast, John Miller, to talk about the Bee and Butterfly Fund and the upcoming renewal of the USDA Farm Bill legislation that will definitely impact beekeepers. And just a heads up, John was on his mobile, sitting in Golden State Park, so some of his conversation is not as clear as we strive for. We apologize for this in advance! We hope you enjoy the episode. Leave comments and questions in the Comments Section of the episode's website. Links and websites mentioned in this podcast:  Bee and Butterfly Fund: https://www.beeandbutterfly.org  USDA Farm Bill: https://www.usda.gov/farmbill Kim's interview on Who Am I Podcast: https://whoimettoday.com/podcasts/podcast-kim-flottum-honey-bees/ Beekeeping Today Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beekeepingtodaypodcast Honey Bee Obscura: https://www.honeybeeobscura.com ______________ Betterbee is the presensting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about heir line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2023 by Growing Planet Media, LLC