Podcasts about house agriculture committee

*Cattle herd rebuilding may be getting underway.    *Registration is underway for Texas A&M's Prescribed Burning School.  *Winter wheat harvest has come to a halt due to rain. *West Texas A&M is helping the beef industry deal with increasing feedlot cattle weights.*U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins gave the House Agriculture Committee and update on her efforts to improve ag trade.*Cowherd expansion is slow, while cattle prices continue to hit new records.  *The lower Coastal Bend of Texas has been in a prolonged drought.  *There are aggressive bees in Texas that will attack livestock.  

Today on AgNet News Hour: Pork Policy, Labor Pressure, Solar Land Fights, and Father's Day in the Fields As we roll into Father's Day weekend, the AgNet News Hour brings you a Friday episode full of critical updates, meaningful insights, and a few laughs along the way. Hosted by Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill, today's show is a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins' testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues, and sounding the alarm on misguided solar expansion onto prime ag land. Rollins doesn't mince words when it comes to the impact of California's Prop 12 pork regulations, which she says have created unfair burdens for producers nationwide. She also addresses the urgent need for sensible immigration and farm labor policy — especially in light of recent ICE enforcement actions in ag communities. If you're concerned about labor availability or the future of farm employment in California, you'll want to hear what was said. Another hot-button issue is the ongoing push to install solar panels on fertile farmland. Assembly Bill 1156 is in the crosshairs. Nick and Josh don't hold back on what they see as an attack on California agriculture — one that undermines food production in favor of energy policy. It's a passionate segment that speaks directly to the heart of the ag community. Plus, veteran PCA Todd Burkdoll joins the show to talk crop protection, fungicide strategies for almonds, and how growers can manage this season's volatile weather patterns. This Father's Day weekend, while you're firing up the grill or heading out for some time with family, make time for today's AgNet News Hour. It's informative, entertaining, and speaks directly to the issues that matter most to our agricultural families.

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. 

*The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee defended farm safety net spending.  *Drought conditions are improving across parts of Texas.  *Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz is asking the U.S. Trade Representative to include the 1944 water treaty in the USMCA. *Memorial Day will kick off the summer grilling season.  *Cattle feeders in Texas are enjoying a period of economic strength.  *EPA has released a draft insecticide strategy.  *Temperatures are heating up on the Texas Southern Plains.  *A mare must produce good quality colostrum for the newborn foal to be healthy.  

*The condition of the Texas winter wheat crop is improving.  *A new bill to help fight screwworms has been introduced in Congress.   *There is a very high likelihood of screwworms reentering Texas in the coming months. *Texas state legislators are addressing foreign ownership of agricultural land.  *The House Agriculture Committee has passed its part of the budget reconciliation package.  *Insects are a big issue that farmers have to deal with all the time.  *It looks like summer is coming early for extreme South Texas.  *A recent study measures pain in foals using facial expression.  

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.

Trump‘s “Big Beautiful Bill” isn't so beautiful for poor people. Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted in favor of big cuts to Medicaid. The issue now goes to the House Budget Committee to be merged with legislation from other committees, like the House Agriculture Committee. Ag members voted along party lines to cut as much as $300 billion in nutritional food aid. Both issues affect the poorest Americans and are part of Trump's efforts to slash spending to pay for Republicans' domestic policy agenda. From arguments on birthright citizenship to rumblings that the Trump administration has plans to suspend habeas corpus, there are many legal issues to discuss. Enter former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz. J-L Cauvin is in for Mark. His background as both a lawyer and a comedian makes for an intelligent and lively conversation.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at markets as Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net joins us in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the reconciliation process in the House this week with National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner. In Segment Three, we discuss legislation impacting water infrastructure in the state of Texas and have a conversation with Amy Hardberger, George W. McCleskey Professor of Water Law; Director of the Center for Water Law and Policy at Texas Tech University. Then we close the show with more recap of this week's markup in the House Agriculture Committee and the fight over SNAP between Republicans and Democrats.

House Agriculture Committee members will have a lengthy markup next week to find the instructed $230 billion in budget reconciliation savings. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., explains Democrats' opposition to nutrition cuts and the scrubbing of the term "climate" at USDA.Then, former USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie discusses downsizing at the agency and Angela Rachidi from the American Enterprise Institute outlines proposed SNAP cuts in reconciliation.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Today’s guest is Rep. Angie Craig. She is a representative from the 2nd District of Minnesota and the Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Committee. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250502ABR.mp3

This week's agriculture news includes a newly released report showing an increase in farm bankruptcies, an update on California's Proposition 12 and sources indicating that the House Agriculture Committee is aiming for early May to mark up its portion of the president's party-line bill. We also take a look at what may be next for Summit Carbon Solutions, along with global agriculture developments in Vietnam, Argentina and the cotton industry. Plus, we bring you the latest updates on tariffs, fertilizer markets, and this week's crop progress report.In celebration of National Volunteer Week, this week's interview includes a conversation with two Channel SeedPros Matt Blodet from Maine and Ellen Rahn from Illinois. The two share insights on the refreshed Channeling Good initiative. The program is now taking a more localized approach, empowering Channel SeedPros to nominate nonprofit organizations within their own communities for funding to support impactful, grassroots projects across the country. We also chat about what is ahead for the brand this growing season.Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at ag news headlines including thoughts on Monday's upcoming grain stocks report and more. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with the Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Committee, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss Iowa Ag Week, get an update on HPAI and more with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Then we close the show in Segment Four discussing the newly released FBN Planting Intentions Report with Cody Bills, Director, US Market Advisory and Brokerage for FBN.  

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, MIRS meets Meghan Kennedy Riordan, president of Irish Network Detroit. Meghan shares details about Michigan's relationship with Ireland, and why there are efforts to create a Michigan-Ireland Trade Commission (3:23).  Also, the team catches up with outgoing Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Clement. She talks about why she's leaving the state's highest court, and why she likely would not have pursued a Republican nomination again to return to the court (15:26).  MIRS catches up with State Rep. Jerry Neyer, chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He's introducing legislation to reframe the regulatory future of turning organic waste to biogas energy (33:20). 

On this episode, two NCBA members join to share insights from their testimonies before Congress. Kansas Livestock Association President and cattle producer Troy Sander appeared before the House Agriculture Committee to talk about the cattle industry's top policy priorities including passing the Farm Bill, reducing taxes, protecting the herd from New World screwworm, and protecting the Beef Checkoff. On the same day, Washington Cattlemen's Association member and rancher Kent Clark testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on the risk that dangerous predator reintroduction has on cattle producers and rural communities. Sander and Clark share information about their personal backgrounds and their key message to policymakers.

On Tuesday, the House narrowly approved a Republican budget proposal calling for $2 trillion in federal spending cuts. The proposal specifically calls for the House Agriculture Committee to find $230 billion worth of reduced spending, which will be challenging without touching the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. At the same time, cabinet officials in the current administration support limiting what can be purchased through the program. In Oregon, food banks across the state have been seeing increased need in their communities. Matt Newell-Ching is the policy manager at the Oregon Food bank. He joins us to share what demand is currently looking like across the state and how it’s preparing for potential cuts and restrictions to federal programs. 

Agriculture leaders took their turn to discuss the farm economy in testimony before the House Agriculture Committee today. The Hunger Caucus was introduced again today in Washington. 

U.S. Congressman GT Thompson of Pennsylvania is back leading the U.S. House Agriculture Committee as Chairman. Thompson was recently at the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas and his message to farmers was that he's committed to passing a Farm Bill soon.

*Agriculture Secretary nominee Brook Rollins had her hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee.  *Rollins continues to get high praise from the agriculture community.*House Agriculture Committee leaders were in Texas this week. *Cattle prices are strong and the outlook for 2025 is positive.  *Texas Panhandle wheat is in good condition at the mid-point of the growing season.  *The very cold temperatures experienced on the Southern Plains of Texas challenged the region's water system for agricultural producers.  *Slow flow nipples are recommended for baby calves.  

*Enrollment is open for the ARC and PLC programs for the 2025 crop year.  *Texas soybean acreage was down last year.   *The National Cotton Council is pursuing priority issues in Washington.*Two Texas lawmakers will sit on the House Agriculture Committee this session.  *Urban sprawl continues to take Texas farm and pastureland.  *The winter wheat crop in the Texas Panhandle is about halfway through the growing season.  *The second arctic blast of the winter had Central Texas cattle producers busy keeping their livestock safe.  *Vitamin E is an important vitamin for horses.  

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.

Today’s guest is Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01), a member of the House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250123ABR.mp3

Wednesday on AOA, we start the show with reaction to Treasury's 45Z guidance with Monte Shaw, Executive Director for the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. In Segment Two, have the markets moved past the USDA data dump from last Friday? What market factors lie ahead? Naomi Blohm from Total Farm Marketing joins us to discuss.   In Segment Three, we have a conversation with the new Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN). Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden serves Wisconsin’s Third District. He’s also on the House Agriculture Committee. His to-do list in 2025 – reducing input costs, making the agricultural labor process more effective for farmers, and passing the Farm Bill that the House drafted during the last administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on January 20 and Congress will have a Republican majority in both chambers.Some members of Minnesota's congressional delegation will have influential roles. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer will serve as the House GOP Whip. Minnesota will have a big role in shaping farm policy and nutrition programs - U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is now the third ranking Senate Democrat and the lead Democrat on the Agriculture Committee and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is taking on a new role as the top-ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about how the state's congressional delegation will fit in to a second Trump presidency.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about the new ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee's thoughts on the farm bill, IRA funds are safe, a lack of friendly market news, on farm CDL training, tips for starting cover crops, and the latest on year round E15.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Political mess in the United States House of Representatives is nothing new. But there are definitely a few more wrinkles. Trump and Musk. The latest dust-up began early in the week when the Speaker shared the latest Budget Compromise with Democrats and Republicans.  And the world's richest man, who can't find shirts to fit, didn't like what he saw. So he began Tweeting. Hours later, I mean many hours, the president-elect weighed in. He didn't like it either. So a man who is not the president until Jan. 20, 2025 and another rich dude who paid to help get Trump elected, but want not born here and can never be President, blew up the budget deal.  Here is an important point: The "Four Corners" worked on the final documents and it was a compromise plan. COMPROMISE. That means not everybody got what they wanted, but they worked it out, and this was the agreement. Let me take a minute to explain the "Four Corners". These are lawmakers who are experts in their committee assignments. Two Democrats and two Republicans from the House and Senate. For example, one of the key budget items was the Farm Bill. And the need for farmers to get some fiscal help from the Government. It appeared a one-time aid package had been agreed upon by the lawmakers who make up the "four corners" in farm bill talks. Those lawmakers are Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pa., chairman of the House Agriculture Committee; Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee; Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee; and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee.  More on this story on gloriamoraga.com. Please subscribe.   

Light snow was falling in the Twin Cities Wednesday morning and there's more on the way for most of the state. MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins us with the details you need to plan your commute — plus, the odds of having a white Christmas and Hannukah. A housing program for moms in St. Louis Park cut its funding a year ago. Now it could get state money to help about 60 families stay in their homes.Minnesota 2nd District Rep. Angie Craig just became a leader of the House Agriculture Committee. We hear her plans for the farm bill.MPR News staff share their favorite parenting books of the year.Plus, we talk about 2024's most popular baby names in the state — with a baby name consultant.Our Minnesota Music Minute was a song from WE WIN drummers and Thomasina Petrus and our Song of the Day was “Yabba-Dabba Yuletide” by Brian Setzer Orchestra.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about the latest updates regarding a farm bill extension in Congress, what's reportedly included in the Continuing Resolution, ag reaction to Congresswoman Angie Craig of Minnesota being chosen by Democrats as ranking member on the House Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress, and how the number of farms in the U.S. continues to decline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether it's Republican legislators suddenly claiming to be bipartisan dealmakers or a congressman who accomplished nothing on the House Agriculture Committee, there's little that can be said in these final three weeks of the campaign that can un-do two years of choosing to play political games rather than solve problems. We'll talk to Assembly candidate Yee Leng Xiong from Marathon County and Mike Stranz from the National Farmers Union about providing voters with better options. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show. Guests: Hans Breitenmoser, Yee Leng Xiong, Mike Stranz

*The West Texas cotton crop has made a turn for the worse.  *Extreme and exceptional drought continues to spread in Texas.  *The ending of the port workers strike is good news for agriculture.*Halloween is bringing an unhappy trick for the Texas corn industry.  *A Texas congressman and the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee are asking the GAO to review the decision to allow fresh beef from Paraguay.  *Cotton harvest is slowly getting underway in the Texas Southern Plains.  *It feels like fall in the Central Texas Blacklands.  *Now is the time to assign a body condition score to all your beef cows. 

This week's Open Mic guest is Representative Mark Alford. The Missouri Republican joins the chorus of other farm state representatives calling for a new farm bill this year. Alford supports the House Agriculture Committee's farm bill with updated reference prices and improved SNAP benefits. He believes the EPA is overstepping its authority on tail pipe emission standards and regulation of crop pesticides.  Alford says conflict in the Black Sea and Middle East could have extreme consequences on the U.S. economy and American people.

Today’s guest is Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and Ways & Means Committee in Congress. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2024/20240822ABR.mp3

Indiana Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN 4th District) was in White County last week for a Shop Talk event with the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee. He joined us for a discussion on the Farm Bill, trade in the Biden administration, and other ag topics in D.C. He provides a unique perspective given his seat at the table on the House Agriculture Committee. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. It's also made possible by Beck's Hybrids and Indiana Farm Bureau.

The U.S. average retail gasoline price has dropped. Maverik has rebranded 27 stores in Colorado Springs since its acquisition of Kum & Go. And a farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee would lead to up to $30 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit cuts. 

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today's show, a panel warns the House Agriculture Committee of a "perfect storm" for the farm economy and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is supporting sustainable pest management options with $2.6 million in grant funding. Tune in for this and more of the day's agriculture news. 

A corn grower-leader from Minnesota told the House Agriculture Committee that farmers across the country must have a reauthorized and strengthened farm bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extensive list of agriculture interests tell members of the House Agriculture Committee that farm debt is climbing and a new farm bill is needed to offset lower commodity prices, higher input costs and challenging interest rates. 

In this episode of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn about the state of play related to this year's elections, along with national security and energy policy in the nation's capital. A sixth generation Iowan, Cong. Nunn was raised in a family of public school teachers, nurses, and farmers. While growing up, Zach helped out on his family's Century family farm raising sheep, poultry and growing row crop. He was raised on Des Moines' east side and went to Southeast Polk High School before attending Drake University. He went on to get master's degrees from the Air Command and Staff College and the University of Cambridge.Zach served our country for almost two decades in the United States Air Force. As an airborne intelligence officer, Zach flew recon missions off the coasts of Russia and China. After 9/11, he deployed three times to the Middle East and flew over 700 combat hours. He served as Director of Cybersecurity at the White House's National Security Council combating cyber-attacks from foreign adversaries. Zach currently serves as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.Following his active duty military service, Zach served in the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa Senate. While working in the state legislature, he helped pass the state's largest tax cuts three times over, growing Iowa's economy and putting more money back into the pockets of Iowans.  In Congress, Zach continues to be a pragmatic problem-solver pushing common-sense policies to benefit Iowans in all 21 counties he has the honor of representing. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee where he is bringing Iowa's big voice in the insurance industry and agricultural industry to our nation's capital. Nunn also serves on the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit subcommittee and the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural development subcommittee.  Zach is honored to call Bondurant his home and is happily married to wife Kelly and dad of six kids, two of which are adopted.Enjoy!Highlights of the Podcast00:30 - Congressman's Background and Greeting00:59 - Congressman's Roles and Responsibilities02:18 - Cybersecurity Threats and National Defense03:22 - Legislation and Bipartisan Support05:31 - Daily Briefing at the White House08:22 - Supply Chain and Critical Infrastructure10:40 - China's Influence and Rare Earth Minerals13:57 - Rare Earth Resource Discoveries14:43 - China's Market Manipulation16:38 - LNG Infrastructure and Russia20:08 - Iowa's Political Landscape23:10 - Impact of California and New York Residents Moving to Iowa

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says maybe Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is right when he claims the House committee-passed farm bill uses “Harry Potter” style ‘invisible cloaking' to hide its true costs.

We go over the pros and cons of hot wire pasture grazing versus traditional barbed wire.  Plus, an update on the cattle Ponzi scheme that everyone has been asking about.  We have news, markets and lots more on this all new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 187 DETAILS   Cattle Management: Hot vs Barbed Wire. Agridime Cattle Ponzi Scheme Latest News   ELECTRIC HOT WIRE VS. BARBED WIRE Maximizing Agricultural Efficiency: The Advantages of Rotational Grazing Rotational grazing offers numerous benefits for sustainable farming. By moving livestock between paddocks according to a strategic schedule, farmers allow forage crops to rejuvenate, replenish energy reserves, and enhance plant vigor, leading to long-term maximum production. The key to a successful rotational grazing system lies in its flexibility. Utilizing a highly-movable temporary fence and understanding its proper use are crucial for maximizing the benefits and maintaining an efficient grazing routine. Optimize Your Grazing Strategy Implementing a well-designed rotational grazing system can lead to healthier livestock and more productive land. Explore the essentials of rotational grazing and discover how to enhance your agricultural practices for sustainable success.   A Comprehensive Guide to Temporary Electric Fence Wires: Polywire vs. Polytape When it comes to temporary electric fencing, two main types are available: polywire and polytape. Both options consist of fine metal filaments intertwined with polyethylene or polypropylene fibers, with the metal providing the shock and the plastic ensuring strength and visibility.   Choosing the Right Polywire for Your Needs For short-distance applications, such as subdividing a pasture, a six-strand polywire is typically sufficient. However, for longer distances or areas prone to overgrowth from weeds and grass, opt for a polywire that delivers a stronger shock to ensure effective containment.   The Benefits of Polytape Polytapes are known for their superior visibility, particularly in white. If you're experiencing inadequate animal control with polywire or need better visibility for safety reasons, such as fencing for horses, switching to polytape can be beneficial. Although polytape may be more expensive, the improved control and visibility often justify the cost.   Essential Tools: Electric Fence Reels For ease of use and flexibility, especially if you plan to adjust paddock sizes frequently, an electric fence reel is indispensable. These reels, made from weather-resistant plastic, can hold one to two spools of polywire or polytape, making it easy to move and reconfigure your temporary fencing as needed.   Explore the best practices for using polywire and polytape to optimize your temporary electric fencing system, ensuring maximum efficiency and control for your livestock management.    Cattle Industry News: Agridime Ponzi Scheme, NCBA response to Farm Bill, TSCRA Relief Fund   AGRIDIME: NORTH DAKOTA GROUP MAY BUY CATTLE COMPANY THAT OWES MILLIONS According to the Bismarck Tribune, Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor, a North Dakota rancher said he is working on a deal for a small group of investors to take over a cattle and beef marketing business that was labeled a Ponzi scheme and owes North Dakotans millions of dollars. Wylie Bice, who ranches near Killdeer, said the group is close on a final price for Texas-based Agridime, with the goal of making it an asset to North Dakota ranchers. Bice said he hopes the group can close on a deal by July 1 to take over Agridime facilities in Texas, Arizona and Kansas. He told the North Dakota Monitor he hopes North Dakota can supply about 60% of the cattle that the business will need -- about 10,000 head per year. Bice, who is among the investors who lost money with Agridime, said the group includes a former business partner of his who is in Texas and would come out of retirement to help manage the company. In December, the Securities and Exchange Commission accused the company of operating as a Ponzi scheme by taking money from new investors to pay off previous investors instead of investing that money into cattle. The cattle were to be fed until reaching market weight and then processed. Agridime would then market the meat directly to consumers. A court-appointed receiver has been trying to determine what assets remain for the company that owes millions of dollars to investors and cattle producers in 14 states. In the first quarterly report, posted May 1 on the Agridime.com website, the receiver, Steven Fahey of Texas, said it was involved in “serious discussions with a North Dakota-based investor group.” The group would purchase the assets of the company, including the remaining meat and cattle inventory. The report said a sale could be submitted for court approval by mid-June. The retail and wholesale meat business would continue under the American Grazed Beef name. Meat sales were moved from the Agridime site to a site using the American Grazed Beef name. Bice said it was not likely to move any operations to North Dakota, instead using the existing warehouses in Texas, Arizona and Kansas that are closer to large retail markets such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix. “I like the concept of it,” Bice said. “Their online plan was really good.” While operating as American Grazed Beef, “The company has been doing pretty decent for just idling along,” Bice said. The report notes that the number of Agridime employees has dropped from 83 to 40 while under receivership. More bang? Bice said it is possible the company could again involve Taylor Bang. Bang is a longtime cattle broker from Killdeer who also operated as a sales agent for Agridime. “He's a very good salesman, and I sure hope he can stay involved with us,” Bice said. The North Dakota Securities Department said Bang earned $6 million in commissions from unregistered cattle investment contracts through Agridime. Bang told the North Dakota Monitor in December that the figure was “way high.” Agridime offered people the chance to invest in the cattle industry, offering returns of as much as 30% without having to do the work involved with raising and marketing cattle. Agridime said the money would be invested in calves that would be raised for beef sales. But investors were not actually buying cattle or given information, such as ear tag numbers, about the calves they were investing in. The Securities and Exchange Commission said in its complaint that Agridime executives started using that investment money for other purposes instead of investing in cattle, turning the operation into a Ponzi scheme. A Securities Department official estimated that North Dakotans have lost about $40 million in Agridime investments. The quarterly update also includes lists of transactions, assets and creditors, though addresses are not included with the creditors. The creditors list includes Bice and Bang and several others with the last name Bang. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said that while Agridime's license to buy cattle in the state has been revoked, Bang still has a license to broker cattle as an individual. Goehring said he thought the idea of buying out Agridime was “odd.” “Why would you not just start over?” Goehring wondered. Bice said money from the sale of the company would go to paying off creditors. If there is no deal, the receiver said it would likely submit a liquidation plan by July 31. Bice said he has visited the Agridime facilities and is excited about the possibility. “Usually, I'm invested in stuff I know nothing about,” Bice said. “I know something about this.” Other developments Assets: The May 1 update from the receiver says, as of March 31, there were about 3,387 head of cattle on feedlots in several states. The receiver in February said there were about 6,500 head of Agridime-owned cattle. The update notes that “records as to the quantity and location of its cattle were sparse and poorly maintained.” The update says there were about 841,000 pounds of beef stored at Agridime's warehouses in Arizona, Kansas and Texas as of March 31. Lawsuit: Another federal agency announced May 14 that it is taking legal action against Agridime. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Agridime and its founders, Joshua Link and Jed Wood. The CFTC said it is seeking restitution for defrauded customers, civil penalties, trading bans, and a permanent injunction against further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and the agency's regulations. The CFTC says Agridime received more than $161 million from over 2,000 customers in 14 states. That is $30 million less than the SEC's estimate of $191 million in its complaint filed in December. Judgment: The Securities and Exchange Commission in April obtained a judgment on Link and Wood that prevents them from selling securities. The SEC will determine a civil penalty in the future. NCBA COMMENDS HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE FOR PASSING FARM BILL The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the House Agriculture Committee for passing the next Farm Bill, known as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. This Farm Bill includes top priorities for cattle farmers and ranchers including cattle health, voluntary conservation, and food security provisions.   “Cattle producers are thankful that the House Agriculture Committee has advanced a Farm Bill that delivers on the needs of rural America,” said NCBA President and Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele. “This Farm Bill protects the cattle industry from foreign animal disease, supports producers' voluntary conservation efforts, and safeguards our food supply, recognizing that our food security is national security. On behalf of cattle farmers and ranchers across the country, thank you to Chairman Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee for passing this bill. I hope the full House will take the next step and pass this bill soon.”     TSCRA DISASTER RELIEF FUND DISTRIBUTES $900,000 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has announced the distribution of $900,000 in financial assistance through the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund. This signifies the first of ongoing financial assistance going directly to cattle raisers impacted by the largest wildfire in Texas history.  “Funds are on the way to ranching families affected by these fires, and we will continue to quickly distribute much more funding to those in need for as long as it takes to help them to rebuild,” said TSCRA President Carl Ray Polk Jr. The distribution of funds comes after thousands of individuals and businesses came together to generously donate to the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund in support of cattle raisers facing staggering losses. Recent data from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service estimates the region faced agricultural losses totaling $123 million. This includes losses of livestock, equipment, fencing, hay, feed and more. The TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund continues to accept applications for financial aid from landowners and cattle raisers in disaster-declared counties in Texas and Oklahoma. 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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.

In this revealing episode of Budget Watchdog AF, Steve Ellis and Josh Sewell dive deep into the House Agriculture Committee's recently passed Farm Bill. With a $1.5 trillion price tag, the bill is loaded with loopholes and giveaways for special interests, while failing to prioritize those truly in need of taxpayer support.

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.

The House Agriculture Committee has passed their version of the next five-year farm bill, but Congressional leaders are less than hopeful the bill will get across the finish line before a new fall deadline. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  

Partisan sparks flew from the start of debate in the House Agriculture Committee. 

A bipartisan group of the Texas congressional delegation is demanding Congress withhold federal funding for Mexico because of their unwillingness to abide by the 1944 water treaty.  The House Agriculture Committee will mark up the Farm Bill next week.  More money was raised for Texas wildfire victims last week.It's a busy time for farmers in the Texas High Plains.  The current extension of the Farm Bill expires at the end of September.  May is Beef Month.  Strong storms have wreaked havoc in spring gardens across many areas of Texas.  Horn flies are a major problem for cattle.  

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.

Former state republican legislator Ric Holden is making a run for Congress in the crowded Eastern District House race. The Dawson County rancher has set his sights on the House Agriculture Committee should he get the nod from the voters […] The post Candidate Ric Holden Says Montana Needs a Rancher in the House first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Congressional ag committee leaders offered insight into their farm bill proposals today. The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to markup their version of the bill May 23rd.