Podcasts about house ag committee

This week's Open Mic guest is U.S. Representative Angie Craig, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee. The Minnesota Democrat stands in strong opposition to the House Reconciliation Act that took billions of dollars from the SNAP program to make room for tax cuts and adds to the nation's budget deficit. Craig opposes the Trump administration's use of tariffs and doesn't believe the nation's farm economy can withstand the economic challenges presented by reciprocal tariffs from offended trading partners. Craig says change to farm and food programs should come from regular order in Congress and not from the MAHA Commission. 

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew reacts to the House Ag Committee's passage of budget reconciliation instructions, and tractor and combines says slumped in April, according to the AEM's monthly "Flash Report."

The American Peanut Council was in Japan last week to engage with trade officials, importers, manufacturers, and other key stakeholders, and House Ag Committee votes along party lines to advance cuts in food aid spending to pay for Republicans' domestic policy and farm bill programs.

Professors at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, are conducting a research project on the ethical implications of robotics and AI in the kitchen, and House Ag Committee votes along party lines to advance cuts in food aid spending to pay for Republicans' domestic policy and farm bill programs.

Farm safety net improvements are included in the House Ag Committee's budget reconciliation proposal. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule says there is still farm bill work to be done. 

Budget reconciliation isn't new, but it hasn't ever been used to reshape core farm bill programs. The House Agriculture Committee passed its budget reconciliation this week and wants to have it up for a House vote before Memorial Day, says Tyler Wenzlaff, Director of National Affairs with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. He says there were key provisions for farmers that they're excited about, including a raise in reference prices for crop safety nets, and an update to the Dairy Margin Coverage program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covering U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson's visit to Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan's Ogle County farm. Jackson, of Chicago, is a member of the House Ag Committee.Galesburg FFA Alumni Chapter President Ben Yeutson details the effort to grow numbers within the Galesburg FFA Chapter. Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says after a warm-up this week temperatures will fall back below normal to finish May.  

Republicans on the House Ag Committee are trying to reach agreement on cuts to nutrition assistance and increases in farm bill spending. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, says Democrats will be largely opposed to SNAP cuts to fund a boost to commodity programs. “We can't rob Peter to pay Paul,” she said.Then, Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates and Gina Plata-Nino with the Food Research and Action Center discuss the political hurdles ahead with proposed cuts to the SNAP program.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Legislation has been filed to address foreign ownership of ag land in Texas.The House Ag Committee has hit the ground running.Bee declines can have a significant impact on agriculture.The EU and Canada threaten new retaliatory tariffs.Equine Herpes Virus is a serious cause of disease in horses.Early gardeners are getting things done in East Texas.

*Less heifers are going into feedlots.  *Signup is underway for the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  *Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington has introduced a bill to reduce the federal estate tax.*The Asian Longhorned Tick is a potential threat to the Texas cattle industry.  *The House Ag Committee is making the Farm Bill a priority in this Congress.  *A very cold January has turned into a milder early February.  *The ag industry was one of the hot topics brought up during Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s first confirmation hearing. *A new product has been developed to reduce the pain of castration in calves.  

Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., is the new ranking member on the House Ag Committee. We sat down with her and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Penn., to discuss their vision for leading the committee and their stance on nutrition programs, which could be subject to cuts in budget reconciliation.Then, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall joins the show from the organization's convention in San Antonio, Texas, to discuss concerns he's hearing from farmers.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Wisconsin has another voice on the House Agriculture Committee. Freshman member Congressman Tony Wied represents District 8 in the House of Representatives. He gets started on his first full session in office after finishing the remainder of former Congressman Mike Gallagher's late last year. Congressman Wied introduces himself to us today. He also outlines his priorities for his first year in office, which include passing a Farm Bill, repealing the "death tax" or estate taxes to ease the transition of a farm to the next generation, and supporting forestry. Congressman Wied joins Congressman Derrick Van Orden on the House Agriculture Committee. He also serves on transportation and small business committees in the House of Representatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (MN-02) is Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee and joins us to discuss ag-related priorities of Congress. And Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney join Chip and Davis for the Free-for-all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative, and new member of the House Ag Committee, Dan Newhouse says he'll keep pushing for his Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the new session of Congress.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at corn and soybean market action, demand picture and more with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we hear from the U.S. Soybean Export Council and CEO Jim Sutter about their new report looking at record U.S. soybean meal exports for the 23/24 marketing year. (View the report from USSEC here: https://ussec.org/soybean-meal-exports-set-new-record-in-2023-24-marketing-year)   In Segment Three, we take a deep dive into the cattle markets near year-end and look at the latest Global Beef Quarterly report with Lance Zimmerman from RaboResearch. In Segment Four, we close the show with a look at news headlines including the latest on the fight to be the Democratic leader of the House Ag Committee.

The House will vote this afternoon on the FY2025 defense authorization bill, but like everything in the 118th Congress, it's not going to be simple. Plus: Is Rep. David Scott's run of leading Democrats on the House Ag Committee coming to an end? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including how the Indiana Lt. Governor candidates express their support for the Indiana ethanol industry and a closer look at the CBO assessment of the farm bill proposed by the House Ag Committee. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says all dry the rest of the week. The corn and soybean markets enjoyed a nice move higher Monday. Andy Eubank has closing prices and commentary from John Zanker on the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

*Will wheat be a profitable crop for Texas farmers this year?   *The Congressional Budge Office has released its estimate for the House Ag Committee's version of the Farm Bill.  *Fall armyworms are on the march in Texas.*Debt load will be a key factor in Texas farmers' success this year.  *A South Texas congressman says Mexico will deliver the water it owes the Rio Grande Valley.  *There is an ongoing battle between modern agriculture and those who oppose it.  *The dog days of summer are upon us.  *Pinkeye is common in Texas cattle.  

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor talks about issues involving the EPA, Z45, and Michigan's budget cutting out E15 incentives. Ed Elfmann is the senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking at the American Bankers Association and he joins us to the participation of ABA at the recent House Ag Committee hearing. Plus a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with USB CEO Lucas Lentsch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*As hundreds of FFA students from across the state gathered in Houston, Hurricane Beryl made landfall, brining with it 100-mile-an-hour winds and massive flooding.*A U.S. Congresswoman from Texas recently shared with the House Ag Committee how EPA's slow pesticide approval process is impacting Texas farmers. *What are record high cattle prices telling producers?*Texas pork producers are benefitting from lower grain prices.We'll have those stories and more on Texas Ag Today.

*The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association's annual convention is this weekend.*Cattle prices are at record highs, and the outlook is very positive.  *Pork prices are low right now.  *EPA's pesticide registration and review process came under fire in a House Ag Committee hearing.  *Farmers in the Coastal Bend dodged a bullet with Hurricane Beryl. *Nutrition can impact a horse's hooves.  

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including EPA regulations under a House Ag Committee microscope this week and considerations for extra income out of your woodlands. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it will be a mix of clouds and sunshine today and then rain in the second half of the weekend, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets all gained some ground ahead of the July crop report today. Andy Eubank has closing prices and analysis from Mike Silver on the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

What was supposed to be the 2023 Farm Bill has officially become the 2024 Farm Bill, and after the events of recent weeks, looks poised to become the 2025 Farm Bill. With the dog days of summer upon us, an already unproductive Congress turns the majority of its attention to the campaign trail, leaving the outlook for farm and rural legislation looking decidedly bleak. As the national election approaches, we're joined by DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton, who brings us insights on what we're likely (and not likely) to see in terms of agricultural policy making before November, and what the candidates are promising might be in store for the term that follows. We'll dig into the current Farm Bill language that passed out of the House Ag Committee, reactions from the industry and the Secretary of Agriculture, and discuss this bill's chances in the lame duck session later this year. We'll also discuss the evolving partisanship in the House and Senate Ag Committees, and how shifting majorities in Congress could impact ag policy going forward. Finally, we'll tackle the latest Supreme Court decision on Loper vs. Raimondo, and how the end of Chevron Deference might gum up the works in ag production for years to come. Then we'll check in on new OSHA heat rules, the purchase of an Illinois grain facility by Chinese interests, and so much more.

Mitt Walker catches up with Daniel Mullenix, of Lee County, and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, on their experiences in our nation's capital as the Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A) participants meet with decision-makers to gain insight and to discuss issues facing Alabama farmers. Mitt also spends some time with Pennsylvania Congressman, G.T. Thompson, who chairs the House Ag Committee.Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation. 

This weeks Open Mic Guest is Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.  The H5N1 virus in dairy cattle has presented yet another challenge for the diary industry.  Doud says extensive testing by FDA confirms the pasteurization process is effective in keeping milk and dairy products safe for consumers.  Doud says USDA now believes the disease is being spread between dairy farms by mechanical means.  The industry is monitoring existing protocols and closing gaps that may have led to the disease spread to a number of dairy states in the nation. Doud also comments on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform and a USDA proposal that will be released soon, and he also talks about the House Ag Committee's farm bill proposal.

A key Senate staff member offers evidence supporting the House Ag Committee's farm policy proposal and reasons some are calling for more "farm in the farm bill". 

On this week's episode of Agri-Biz, Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich cover the farm bill from a corn perspective with Jim Callan of James Callan Associates LLC in Washington, DC, and a sugar perspective with Harrison Weber, executive director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Dan Erdmann of Farm Rescue says volunteers were on the way to Iowa to help with planting after recent severe weather, and the Northern Crops Institute hosted a webinar about culinary innovations in pea protein.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took approximately 13 hours, but the House Agriculture Committee sent their version of the farm bill from Committee Chair GT Thompson to the full House for a vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Ag Committee passed its version of the Farm Bill just after midnight last Friday, but despite the late-night action the legislation has a long road ahead. Plus, Arkansas experienced one of the biggest tornado outbreaks in history over Memorial Day weekend, with farmers and rural communities bearing the brunt of the impacts. We share the latest data on the storms. We also share leadership news from Riceland Foods, a look at the U.S. ag trade deficit and a lot more on the latest episode of the Arkansas AgCast.

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Jim Callan with James Callan Associates is located in Washington D.C. and works with the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Callan provides an update on the progress the Farm Bill recently made as the House Ag Committee sent their version of the bill to the full House for a vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After gaining approval for a new farm bill in the House Ag Committee, Chairman Glenn Thompson continues to solicit votes to gain approval later this year. 

The draft 2023 Farm Bill passed by the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee last week is facing an uphill battle to gain approval from enough Democrat lawmakers ahead of a looming September 30th deadline on the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill. The House committee bill would increase support for farm commodity programs,... Read More

The House Agriculture Committee held a mark-up session for the farm bill Thursday. Micheal Clements shares more on the future of the legislation. Clements: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives began the first major steps to reaching the finish line for a new farm bill. However, Joe Gilson, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the bill needs bipartisan support to move forward. Gilson: With the tight margins in the House--Republicans have a majority of five--we need the bill to be a bipartisan bill, otherwise, this will not make it to the House floor. We know that there are some Republicans who will vote against any new spending. And so, this bill, if it has a chance to make it in this Congress, needs to be done with bipartisanship, and that's what we hope to see. Clements: Gilson says history shows the farm bill has always been a bipartisan effort, bringing broad swaths of food and agriculture together. Gilson: The Farm Bill has always been done in a bipartisan basis with a coalition of nutrition, environmental and farm commodity organizations, and constituents from across the country supporting this. We need to keep that coalition together to get the bill across the finish line, and farmers and ranchers across the country need to see investments made in the farm safety net. Clements: Gilson says Farm Bureau supports the bill presented by House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson. Gilson: His mark has some huge investments made to the farm safety net in Title I, he also has a provision in there to maintain interstate commerce for agricultural products, which deals with what California has done with Proposition 12. Chairman Thompson also has improvements to the dairy program and there's more conservation resources to help farmers protect resources they've been entrusted with. Clements: Learn more at fb.org/farmbill. Micheal Clements, Washington.

This week's Open Mic guest is Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. A veteran of 9 farm bills, Conner's been on the markup side of policy on the Hill and the implementation side at USDA. Conner notes most of the bill's debate on the House Ag Committee was more about nutrition programs than the farm safety net, but real differences remain between key players and should be worked out as the bill advances. He also discusses actions to address California's Prop. 12 and the adverse impacts on those least able to afford higher food prices. 

In this week's episode of the Agri-Biz show, the House Ag Committee passed a farm bill after sometimes contentious debate, the Minneapolis Fed Reserve tallied interest costs for 2023, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach talks about the cattle markets, and Auction Talk with Steffes Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Ag Committee managed to pass a new Farm Bill with bi-partisan support. It's still got a long road ahead and the panelists of the Friday Free-for-all – Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney, Davis Michaelsen, and moderator Chip Flory – discuss the possibilities yet to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Even though the House Ag Committee has advanced their version of the Farm Bill, Sabrina Halvorson reports how there were still some major disagreements between Republicans and Democrats. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we'll be seeing showers and storms this weekend, which may put a damper on both planting progress and the Indianapolis 500. Speaking of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", C.J. Miller chats with Donald Davidson, Historian Emeritus of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as he shares the history of the winning driver's celebration with milk at the end of the race. Plus, you'll hear from several of this year's rookie drivers who were honored during the 50th Fastest Rookie Luncheon—Presented by American Dairy Association Indiana. All of that and much more are part of Hoosier Ag This Week!

Farm policy pundits agree the House Ag Committee's approval of a new farm bill was a first step for updated farm and nutrition programs. 

NPC CEO Kam Quarles joined Eye on Potatoes podcast host Lane Nordlund to discuss the House version of the 2024 Farm Bill, which was passed by the House Agriculture Committee in the early hours of Friday morning, and NPC's efforts to urge Congress to finalize a bipartisan bill by the end of the year. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.  

Whether you're tuning in from the planter or your laptop, give this week's Sorghum State Podcast episode a listen! Adam and Maddy are bringing you the latest updates in the ag and sorghum sectors. From matters in D.C. such as the proceedings from the House Ag Committee's Farm Bill hearing to a groundbreaking ceremony recognizing the latest innovations in infrastructure at K-State, you won't want to miss this week's episode!

Funding new farm and nutrition provisions will be at the center of debate as the House Ag Committee considers a new farm bill tomorrow. 

Truterra announces major advances in farmer participation in its carbon program. Farm groups continue to weigh in prior to Thursday's House Ag Committee action on farm policy. 

On this episode, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson joins to provide an update on the Farm Bill. Chairman Thompson walks us through the contents of his Farm Bill and unveils its title, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. He details some of the cattle health and disaster relief provisions in the next Farm Bill, explains congressional dynamics surrounding the legislation, and discusses the producer feedback that was critical to crafting this bill.

Movement on the farm bill process took place in Washington, D.C. this week. Chad Smith has more on the progress farmers and ranchers have been waiting for. Smith: House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow released overviews of each committee's version of the new farm bill this week. Joe Gilson, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talked about each release. Gilson: Chairman Thompson released a five-page outline of his 2024 farm bill, and he also announced a House Agriculture Committee markup date of May 23. Moving to the Senate, Chairwoman Stabenow released a section by section of her farm bill, very substantial, clocking in at 94 pages. She has not indicated a date for a markup, but we're looking over both overviews that were sent out and trying to read through them and what it means for the farm bill. Smith: He says both documents provide valuable insight into what the next farm bill may include. Gilson: Both overviews make large investments in Title I. We also see from Chairman Thompson's bill will include provisions to prevent states from regulating animal welfare outside of their borders. In Chairwoman Stabenow's bill, it does make conservation programs permanent. One thing she also wants to do is impose a $700,000 adjusted gross income limit for commodity program payments. Smith: Gilson says this month will be critical in determining what's next in the process. Gilson: The May 23 markup from the House Ag Committee, depending on how that goes, will determine what happens in this Congress in terms of the Farm Bill. If we get a solid bipartisan vote out of that committee, I think, it can move to the House floor and really put pressure on the Senate. Smith: Learn more at fb.org/farmbill. Chad Smith, Washington.

We catch up with U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Ag Committee, and hear about where things stand with Farm Bill, beginning with the Chairman's Mark-up. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Tim Burrack of Iowa and Mike Appert of North Dakota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extension estimates suggest higher crop production costs for this year and one farm leader outlines farm bill challenges on the House Ag Committee. 

*Texas Panhandle ranchers are recovering from the wildfires.  *National Sorghum Producers is accepting entries for the National Sorghum Yield Contest.   *The Texas NRCS announced an additional signup for the National Water Quality Initiative.  *Fed cattle prices remain strong, but Texas feedyards are finding it challenging to make a profit.*Agriculture cybersecurity was the topic of a recent House Ag Committee hearing.  *The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be strong.  *The Rolling Plains wheat crop is heading, and it looks pretty good.  *Cortical steroids are the most common drugs injected into the joints of performance horses.  

On the Monday edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Podcast—Eric Pfeiffer reports on the recent trip taken by Indiana Pork members to Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers and express their concerns on behalf of Indiana's pork producers. Sabrina Halvorson reports how one Congressman who serves on the House Ag Committee would rather see the Farm Bill split into two—with separate bills for agriculture and nutrition. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast on the way. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading review the grain markets—and talks about a a virus that's impacting corn yields in Argentina. That's all coming up—on the Hoosier Ag Today Monday Podcast!

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We have team coverage from Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller as they report on Kip Tom, Indiana farmer and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture, as he spoke before a House Ag Committee hearing this week about the danger China poses on American agriculture. You'll also hear from State Rep. Bob Cherry of Hancock County, who has long been a friend of the Indiana agriculture community. Cherry just finished his final session of the Indiana General Assembly as a lawmaker after having served the past 26 years at the Statehouse. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets from this past week. All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We have team coverage from Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller as they report on Kip Tom, Indiana farmer and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture, as he spoke before a House Ag Committee hearing this week about the danger China poses on American agriculture. You'll also hear from State Rep. Bob Cherry of Hancock County, who has long been a friend of the Indiana agriculture community. Cherry just finished his final session of the Indiana General Assembly as a lawmaker after having served the past 26 years at the Statehouse. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets from this past week. All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!