Podcasts about senate agriculture committee

On this latest episode, we'll learn about the next step of the reconciliation process; how the Byrd Rule will impact reconciliation in the Senate; the latest cattle on feed numbers; judge rules on USDA funding freeze; more reaction to the MAHA report; and an update on the ag equipment market.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has a 60 percent chance of becoming law this year, with congressional momentum building along with consensus that whole milk in schools is the best option for schoolkids, Sen. Peter Welch, D-VT, said in a Dairy Defined podcast released today.“This is one of those things where, if we get it on the floor, and get the cooperation of leadership, we get the votes,” he said. “This is one of those areas of rare bipartisanship that we have right now.”Welch, the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's rural development subcommittee, is a Senate co-sponsor of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids, which passed the House of Representatives in 2023 and this year is advancing in both chambers. The legislation would restore the ability of schools to offer whole and 2% milk as options.Welch also serves on the Judiciary, Finance and Rules committees, touching on agricultural issues including immigration and trade. 

Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, reintroduced his legislation to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Senator Adam Schiff is hitting the ground running as the first California Senator in over 30 years to serve on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.

A war of words intensifies between the U.S. and Canada over trade tariffs. Testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee paints a challenging picture for the farm economy. 

Why are eggs so expensive?  Special guest Tony Wesner joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Tony, a native of Jackson County, is the CEO of Rose Acre Farms which, like Premier Companies, is headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, and they've had a front row seat to the damage that bird flu can cause.You'll hear about Tony's background in agriculture and his 43+ year adventure with Rose Acre Farm which is a third generation, family-owned egg farm.  Tony will share about how the avian flu has impacted their operation and how they are navigating losing six million birds in the first couple of months of 2025.  He'll talk about the ripple effects that growers will feel because of the losses and his testimony in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee.  Can you trust the eggs that you're purchasing off the shelves?  Tony will share why you can trust those eggs, and if you're wondering what you can do, in Tony's words, “Tell your politicians and your lawmakers, help the egg industry, help the turkey people, help the dairy people come up with vaccination programs… so that we can have affordable food, we can have safe food, and we can not have to destroy animals that are here working to feed all of us.”

Why are eggs so expensive?  Special guest Tony Wesner joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Tony, a native of Jackson County, is the CEO of Rose Acre Farms which, like Premier Companies, is headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, and they've had a front row seat to the damage that bird flu can cause.You'll hear about Tony's background in agriculture and his 43+ year adventure with Rose Acre Farm which is a third generation, family-owned egg farm.  Tony will share about how the avian flu has impacted their operation and how they are navigating losing six million birds in the first couple of months of 2025.  He'll talk about the ripple effects that growers will feel because of the losses and his testimony in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee.  Can you trust the eggs that you're purchasing off the shelves?  Tony will share why you can trust those eggs, and if you're wondering what you can do, in Tony's words, “Tell your politicians and your lawmakers, help the egg industry, help the turkey people, help the dairy people come up with vaccination programs… so that we can have affordable food, we can have safe food, and we can not have to destroy animals that are here working to feed all of us.”

Chief of Staff to Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Toni-Marie Higgins, returns to Madam Policy to discuss leadership and policy priorities in the new political climate of the Republican Trifecta. Hot topics include the reauthorization of the important Farm Bill as Chairman Boozman takes gavel of the Senate Agriculture Committee; the role of bipartisanship in the new Congress; and tackling policies related to crypto and digital currencies. Hosts and proud Arkansans Dee Martin and Shelby Kelley sit down with Toni-Marie to talk about her career journey to Chief of Staff and her advice to younger staffers looking to move up in their careers. Want to hear about Toni-Marie's work co-leading and mentoring other female chiefs of staff in the Senate? Then tune in!

In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing titled 'Perspectives from the Field, Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy Part One.' Key witnesses included American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Rob LaRue, who testified on the urgent need for a modernized farm bill and the widespread challenges faced by farmers and ranchers, such as rising input costs, access to operating loans, and the necessity of crop insurance. The episode also highlights the lack of representation for fruit and vegetable specialty crops in the hearing and delves into the critical importance of supporting young and new farmers to sustain the agricultural industry.

A number of agriculture leaders testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee today. Chairman John Boozman said the message was similar from nearly every witness. 

The movie Green and Gold opened nationwide on Friday. It's the story of a Wisconsin dairy farmers struggling to hang on to the farm, when he's offered a chance to bet it all on the Green Bay Packers winning a championship. He takes the bet. Pam Jahnke visits with one of the Upper Michigan brothers that produced and directed the film. Davin Lindwall tells Pam about their commitment to shooting the film in Wisconsin, and how community members turned out to make it a success. Craig Culver, who helped to financially support the movie, said the story resonated with him since he and his father were struggling at the same time in launching their restaurant. Craig T. Nelson says the project was a labor of love and appreciation for farming - and that it's actually a part of his heritage. Icy weather on the way for Wisconsin starting Wednesday. That's the word from Stu Muck.The lack of snow, and milder weather Wisconsin's been experiencing - wildlife has had it pretty easy. Ben Jarboe finds out about the upland bird population hunters look for, and how they're doing with DNR game bird ecologist, Taylor Finger.Brooke Rollins was confirmed by the Senate Agriculture Committee to continue the approval process toward being USDA's next Secretary. She made comment during her review that the president is aware of the potential impact tariffs could have on farmers and agribusiness. Rollins said that they've already discussed previous programs, like market facilitation payments, to help defer the injury caused. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, breaks down the latest reaction to the tariff announcements and the new measures that might go into effect against the European Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*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.  

President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum on Thursday that businesses should make their products in the United States if they want to avoid facing a tariff. Appearing in a videoconference at the annual conference in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said that companies should set up manufacturing operations in the United States.Brooke Rollins, Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Agriculture, testifies before the Senate Agriculture Committee. She said she would consider direct payments to farmers to offset losses from proposed tariffs, modeled after the approach taken in Trump's first term.

President Donald Trump's Agriculture Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins was before the Senate Agriculture Committee today. Clean Fuels Alliance CEO Donnell Rehagen says the industry needs certainty from Washington. 

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.   

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow's farm bill text, reaction from the ag industry to Senator Stabenow's farm bill update, renewable fuels legislation in the lame duck session of Congress, an uncertain future for sustainable aviation fuels, and the future of July Cattle Inventory Reports from USDA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, we dive into post-election news impacting agriculture, as well as hear about international opportunities that led to the creation of 4-D Ag Fashion and 4-D Ag World, both serving dairy farmers and industry professionals in the United States. Top agricultural headlines this week include changes in the House and Senate Agriculture Committee memberships, reactions from agricultural organizations to the results of the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States, and potential impacts on agricultural tariffs under the new administration. We also discuss the introduction of the FARM Act, aimed at easing financial pressures on farmers, as well as ongoing conversations surrounding the Farm Bill. With Congress expected to return to session next week, these issues will be top of mind for officials. In this week's featured interview, we speak with Bram DeVries of 4-D Ag World and Elizabeth De Vries-Dykstra of 4-D Ag Fashion. They shared their experiences at the recent World Dairy Expo and discussed how their companies are serving both men and women in the dairy industry. Having immigrated to the U.S. and traveled extensively, they are bringing a global perspective to the dairy sector in the United States. As always, we also provide an ag market update, weather forecast, and crop harvest progress report. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

Good morning, and happy Election Day! The nation's cyber-defense agency says the presidential election won't be swayed by hacking. The Senate Agriculture Committee will have a new leader next year, no matter today's results. And the Department of Veterans Affairs has a surprise funding stockpile. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, November 5.

**The Shadow of Sam Bankman-Fried: How Crypto's Lawlessness Influenced Washington**Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has left an indelible mark on the cryptocurrency world and the halls of Congress. His 25-year prison sentence for stealing $8 billion from FTX customers serves as a stark reminder of the crypto industry's vulnerabilities and the need for robust regulation.Bankman-Fried's influence extended far beyond his company's collapse. He spent "hundreds, probably thousands of hours" in Washington, D.C., lobbying regulators and lawmakers. His efforts included contributing tens of thousands of dollars to election campaigns, particularly those of the Senate Agriculture Committee members who were considering the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA).The DCCPA, which aims to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) greater control over crypto markets, has been a focal point in the regulatory debate. However, critics argue that the bill lacks teeth in protecting customers from shady practices and that the CFTC might be the wrong agency to police it. Advocacy groups like Better Markets have raised concerns about the CFTC's ability to regulate the crypto market effectively, given its smaller size and perceived light-touch approach.CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam has been under scrutiny for his interactions with Bankman-Fried. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Grassley have requested an accounting of all meetings and correspondence between Behnam and Bankman-Fried, highlighting the need for transparency in regulatory interactions.The collapse of FTX has led to a series of congressional hearings and investigations. The CFTC has launched a significant enforcement action, obtaining a $12.7 billion judgment against FTX and Alameda Research, with $8.7 billion in restitution and $4 billion in disgorgement. These actions underscore the regulatory challenges posed by the crypto industry and the need for comprehensive market regulation.In summary, Sam Bankman-Fried's influence on Washington has been multifaceted and far-reaching. His actions have highlighted the need for stronger regulations in the crypto industry, and ongoing investigations aim to hold him and his associates accountable for their egregious crimes. The legacy of FTX serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unregulated markets and the importance of robust oversight.

The Farm Trespassing Private Member's Bill is before the Senate Agriculture Committee in Ottawa again.

Bob Bosold brings a growing season update with farmers from MN and IA.  Two different worlds despite being close geographically. Apple production is looking to be ahead of normal bloom time and production level. This is according to Jacob Franzen, farm manager at Ski-Hi Fruit Farm in Baraboo. He talks to Charitee Seebecker about how the crop is looking but first tells us more about how Ski-Hi got started. Pam Jahnke catches up with State Senator Joan Ballweg, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee.  The WI Ag Export Council has released its latest findings on improvements on exports with dairy witnessing a 47% increase in movement since 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*A Texas congressman is asking USDA to allow the use of M-44 predator control devices.  *The chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee says the House version of the Farm Bill uses “magic math.”  *Tio Kleberg of the King Ranch will receive the National Golden Spur award. *There have been some big rains around the Texas High Plains recently.  *The agricultural trade deficit continues to grow.  *It's been a good year for sheep and goat producers in Central Texas.  *Triple digit temperatures have arrived in Deep South Texas.  *Registration is open for the annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course.  

On Wednesday's AOA, no markets for the Juneteenth federal holiday on Wednesday but Jesse has a recap of Tuesday's trade action and the latest crop progress report from USDA to kick off the show in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we hear part of a recent conversation about sustainability in agriculture rooted in reality with Nico Reinoso, SVP of Global Development, INTENT. (You can hear the full conversation here: https://agricultureofamerica.com/2024/06/06/video-sustainable-ag-goals-rooted-in-reality/)   In Segment Three, we sit down with the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR), to discuss the Senate GOP framework for the Farm Bill and where we go from here. Finally in Segment Four, we take a look at ag news headlines.

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today's show, an American Farm Bureau Federation young farmer testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee's subcommittee on commodities, risk management, and trade. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.

In this special bonus episode of The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor interviews Rashan Colbert, Head of Policy at dYdX Trading, live at Consensus by CoinDesk. They discuss the current regulatory landscape of crypto and the challenges of achieving bipartisanship in the industry. He emphasizes the need for education and a shift in the narrative beyond just store of value. Rashan also delves into the role of DeFi and the need for a workable regulatory framework that aligns with the unique nature of decentralized finance. He shares his personal journey into the crypto industry and highlights the importance of understanding the blind spots and motivations of policymakers.Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, Chews! Rashan Colbert is the Head of Policy at dYdX Trading, where he leads the company's legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and beyond. dYdX Trading's mission is to democratize access to financial opportunity through DeFi. Before joining dYdX Trading, Rashan worked on Capitol Hill in the office of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker (D). Rashan concentrated on the Senator's work in the Senate Commerce Committee, including Technology and Telecommunications, as well as efforts on the Senate Agriculture Committee, specifically on Digital Assets. Rashan also has campaigning experience as a previous staffer for Gov. Martin O'Malley's PAC, O'Say Can You See, as well as in congressional races and two presidential campaigns–the Cory Booker (2020) and Martin O'Malley (2016) campaigns.We discuss:The current regulatory landscape of crypto is evolving, and achieving bipartisanship in the industry is a challenge.Education and a shift in the narrative beyond just store of value are essential for policymakers to understand the broader implications of blockchain technology.DeFi requires a workable regulatory framework that aligns with its unique nature, and a thoughtful approach is necessary to address the risks and tradeoffs involved.Understanding the blind spots and motivations of policymakers is crucial for advocating for a fair and balanced regulatory and policy framework in the crypto industry.Thanks for tuning in! To get the full scoop on creating a more inclusive Web3, DeFi, and Bitcoin space, make sure you catch every episode – we're packed with actionable tips and insights. If you found this episode valuable, spread the word and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite listening app – it helps us reach even more people who are passionate about building a better future for everyone in the crypto space.CONNECT WITH RASHAN COLBERT:XLinkedInCONNECT WITH BUTTERSCOTCH MEDIA:Check us out on our website butterscotch.media and subscribe to our newsletterFollow us on X @butterscotch360Watch our content on YouTube

*Planters continue to roll in Texas.  *The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will decide next week if Texas should be required to check traps regularly for mountain lions.  *This year's Texas wheat crop is expected to be smaller than last years.*Lease offers from solar energy companies is becoming more common across Texas.  *Senate Agriculture Committee leadership is outlining their goals for the 2024 Farm Bill.  *Severe storms in Central Texas have caused damage to crops.  *Another new regenerative therapy is being used to treat joint disease in horses.  

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says the Majority Leader has offered additional funds for a new farm bill.

*The Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in agricultural losses.  *Will there be any type of loss program for dairy farmers affected by H5N1?   *It's time to plant cotton in the Texas Panhandle and Southern Plains.*Farmers and ranchers on the South Plains of West Texas could use some rain.  *House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders have release dualling frameworks for the Farm Bill.  *Controlling pests properly will help produce safe food from your garden.  *It's the time of year for rain rot to occur in horses.  

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has measured goals for a new farm bill.

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During the Senate Agriculture Committee's hearing on Artificial Intelligence and innovation into American agriculture, Senator and Chair Debbie Stabenow pointed to agriculture's role in technology.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show learning about a new study that looks at soybean cyst nematode resistance and what it could mean for farmers. Dr. Eric Oseland, Director of Agronomy & Research with the Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council shares the details. In Segment Two we are joined by Lance Zimmerman, Rabobank Senior Analyst-Animal Protein, to discuss their new Global Protein Outlook for 2024. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on the Farm Bill and much more from the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR). Finally in Segment Four, Paul Freeman with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council joins the show to discuss the council's trip to New York City this week for Clean Fuels Alliance America's Big Apple Tour.

The Senate Agriculture Committee hosted a hearing on A.I. and innovation into American agriculture. In her opening statement, Michigan Senator and Chair Debbie Stabenow pointed to agriculture's role in technology.

Between costly regulatory compliance, burdensome taxes, fluctuating markets, weather extremes, negative public perception, and squeezed profit margins, ranchers face challenges that often make it tough to stay in business. In the last episode of "Tuned into the Land", we sat down with Senator Melissa Hurtado, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, to discuss issues facing California Agriculture. This time around, we thought it would be fitting to share the perspective of one of our ranching partners. In this episode, Michael Delbar, Rangeland Trust CEO and host sits down with Kevin Kester, former President of the California Cattlemen's Association, former President of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and a valued Rangeland Trust landowner partner. After receiving a hefty bill from the IRS following the death of a family member that threatened the future of their operation, the Kester family was able to pay off their debt and avoid selling off their ranch through the sale of a conservation easement on their Monterey County ranch. Since then, Kevin has served as an effective spokesperson for the ranching industry by sharing his story with policymakers at both the state and federal levels. In this episode, Kevin shares with us his experiences as a fifth-generation rancher and advocate of the beef industry. Kevin knows the power that ranchers' voices can have, and today we want to share his.

The Senate Agriculture Committee hosted a hearing on AI and innovation into American agriculture.

Lisa is joined by Zen Honeycut, the Founding Executive Director of the non-profit, Moms Across America, a National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids." Moms Across America's leaders created over 1,000 community events in all 50 states to raise awareness about GMOs, toxins in the food supply, and other environmental issues that pose risk to the health of our families. The organization's mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. Zen Honeycutt and Moms Across America initiated the first glyphosate testing in America and successfully petitioned Costco to remove Roundup from their shelves. She is the author of UNSTOPPABLE, Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment, and Celebration of Community, the director of a short film called “Communities Rising” and the co-founder of the recently launched program called “The Neighborhood Food Network” whose mission is to create a parallel food system, one street at a time.Extensive Testing on 21 of the Nation's Most Popular Fast Food Brands Reveals Alarming Levels of Toxins and Limited Nutritional Value (Fast food brands are also suppliers for school lunches) Out of growing concern for skyrocketing levels of chronic illness, mental health issues, violence, behavior and learning disorders, and autism in American children, Moms Across America, a national educational nonprofit, has initiated a Fast Food Testing Program to test for potential toxins in one of our nation's most iconic, go-to nutritional sources- the fast food restaurant. Fast food is consumed by eight-five million Americans each day. Furthermore, many chains are suppliers of school lunches, thirty million of which are served daily to children. For millions of under privileged children, these meals are their only access to a full meal. To further investigate the status of a major source of food and nutrition for children as well as adults in America, Moms Across America commissioned extensive testing on 21 of the country's most popular fast food brands (The 21 brands include the top 20 highest grossing brands as rated by the QSR50, in addition to In-N-Out Burger, which is ranked #33). In all, forty-two samples of fast food meals gathered from 21 locations nationwide were tested by the Health Research Institute. All 21 brands were tested for the most widely used herbicide in the world, glyphosate, 203 agrochemicals, 160 heavy metals, PFAS, phthalates, and mineral content. The top ten brands were additionally tested for 106 commonly used veterinary drugs and hormones, Vitamin B's and calories. Two types of samples- three to four meals of each type- from each of 21 locations across the United States were shipped to the Health Research Institute in their original packaging, untouched and frozen. At the invitation of the Senate Agriculture Committee, results of the Fast Food Testing Program were shared at a congressional briefing on food toxicity in school lunches this October 17 in Washington, DC.Moms Across America (MAA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. Their motto is “Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids”. The national coalition of mothers is dedicated to ensuring that the food we eat and feed our families is safe and healthy, with an emphasis on eliminating GMOs and glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup herbicide, from our food supply. A powerhouse activist organization, MAA reaches as many as more than four million followers on social media each month and millions in person with local events across the country. Among its many successes, the group is responsible for having initiated the first-ever glyphosate testing in tap water, urine, and breast milk in 2013. And it was their petition that convinced Costco to stop selling Roundup in their stores.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5948889/advertisement

Today’s guest is Sen. John Boozman (AR-R) who is the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC. He talks about the current situation in Congress and how … Read More

This week we chatted about the formulation of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and how the U.S. potato industry is working to ensure that the positive facts about potato nutrition are heard by those creating the guidelines.We were joined by NPC CEO Kam Quarles who submitted testimony to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which is charged with reviewing the current body of nutrition science and developing a scientific report for HHS and USDA to consider as it writes the 2025 DGAs. We were also joined by Beth Johnson, who has spent over 25 years as a food policy expert, both inside and outside of government, including at the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Senate Agriculture Committee, and the National Restaurant Association. While at USDA, she helped lead the department's work in creating the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. She's the Founder and Principal of Food Directions, which helps organizations and companies operating in a global food policy environment. She and her team at Food Directions have been working closely with NPC to tell the positive potato story. 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. 

FARGO, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted a roundtable discussion on the 2023 Farm Bill with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, along with U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. With authorization of the Farm Bill set to expire in eight weeks on September 30, the roundtable gives attendees the opportunity to hear directly from the Senators and provide their input on what North Dakota's agricultural community and other affected stakeholders need included in the legislation.

What are the prospects of having a new Farm Bill in place by the September deadline? Senate Agriculture Committee member Sherrod Brown shares some of his priorities for this massive piece of federal legislation (at 15:24) --- Have you ever known someone trapped in a toxic relationship? In her new memoir, Virginia Bennett champions the cause of millions of women who, like herself, have been ''Snowed'' (at 24:48) --- A special collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen for anyone who's ever struggled with accommodating the unique dietary needs of each family member (at 49:26)

From August 26, 2022: United States Senator Patrick Leahy, currently the chamber's longest-serving senator and President Pro Tempore, called into the show for a talk about his memoir, The Road Taken.ABOUT PATRICK LEAHY: The last of Congress's "Watergate Babies," Patrick Leahy was elected to the United States Senate in 1974 and is currently its most senior member. Leahy was born in Montpelier, Vermont, and grew up blocks from the State House. Senator Leahy is currently the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He served for twenty years as chair or ranking of the Senate Judiciary Committee where he remains as the most senior Democrat. He is also the most senior Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee where he previously served as Chair for seven years. Senator Leahy has been married to Marcelle Pomerleau Leahy since 1962. They have a daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren. The Leahys live on a tree farm in Middlesex, Vermont.

Season 5, episode 7. The United Nations Security Council tends to capture the headlines, but throughout the United Nations system are dozens of organizations and agencies that make a substantial difference in our everyday lives. From standardizing rules around flight to providing data that shape global policy, these institutions are often the unsung heroes of the UN. Given ISD's work on food security, we wanted to highlight the work of one such organization - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). So, for this episode, we chatted with Deputy Director General of the FAO Beth Bechdol. Beth talked about the role the FAO plays in collecting crucial data and providing programmatic expertise, how innovation and partnerships enhance their work, and how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects their efforts to end hunger.   Beth is responsible for FAO's partnership and outreach work, including UN collaboration, resource mobilization, private sector engagement, and South-South and triangular cooperation. She oversees plant production and protection programs, FAO's technical advisory committee on agriculture and the International Plant Protection Convention Secretariat. Before joining FAO, Beth was President and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. Prior to this, she served as a Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as an Economist on the Senate Agriculture Committee.   For more on global food security and policy recommendations to enhance it, check out ISD's working group and related publications and research on the topic here. (https://isd.georgetown.edu/2021/08/24/peace-through-food-ending-the-hunger-instability-nexus/)   Episode recorded: May 17, 2023 Produced by Daniel Henderson Episode Image: A view of the FAO office taken from the Circus Maximus. Photo Beto on iStock Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world.  Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.  For more, visit our website, and follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy. Send any feedback to diplomacy@georgetown.edu.  

The 2023 Farm Bill will be the first in history to cost over $1 trillion. John Newton is the chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat spent many years as the legislative counsel for derivatives firm ICAP and has more recently shifted his focus to cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Prior to that he served as staff to the Senate Agriculture Committee and helped write parts of the Dodd-Frank Act, which overhauled Wall Street in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The staff of his current advisory firm includes former regulators from the SEC and CFTC, where Pat served in both agencies as legal counsel. We talk about that rich history and his views on the current regulatory framework for digital assets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senate Agriculture Committee lawmakers heard from farmers and ranchers during a farm bill hearing. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall shared with the committee the challenges farmers and ranchers face todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is Sen. John Boozman (AR-R), the Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, talks about the 2023 Farm Bill, trade issues, and what he’s hearing from farmers and … Read More

The chairman of the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a firm stance against the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s subtle power creep over the digital asset market. Rostin Behnam told the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday that Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency next to Bitcoin, is a commodity.Guest: James A. Murphy - Founder/PrincipalMetaLawMan ➜ https://www.metalawman.io/Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/MetaLawMan~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~Chart Prime website ➜ https://bit.ly/3lZvR7M50% OFF! Crypto Power Index CPI & Mastermind Group - FLASH SALE ENDS March 12th! - USE CODE "23SPRING50" ➜ https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/store

In January, Lesley and Michael attended rice events in Texas and Arkansas where the industry gathered to talk about the year ahead and other important issues. They took the opportunity to visit with meeting attendees about water, the Farm Bill, the crop outlook, and on-farm alternative energy. With special guests: Debbie Hoffpauir, Texas rice farmer; Fitz Elder, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee; David Gairhan, Arkansas rice farmer; Roger Pohlner, Arkansas rice farmer; Andrew Grobmyer, Agriculture Council of Arkansas; Collin Holzhauer, Arkansas rice farmer; Jim Whitaker, Arkansas rice farmer; Wayne Wiggins, Arkansas rice farmer; Lauren Waldrip, Arkansas Advanced Energy Association Hosted by: Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

In 2020, Cowen Digital formed to allow institutional customers of the investment bank Cowen to trade digital assets. The digital arm has been growing steadily in its eight months of existence, despite the onset of crypto winter. In this episode of The Scoop, Cowen Digital managing director and head Drew Forman explains how the crypto industry can rebuild in the wake of FTX's meltdown, as well as what it will take to repair trust in the space among institutional investors. According to Forman, many of Cowen's institutional clients are “getting the pipes ready” to take part in crypto's next wave. But regulatory clarity is still needed before large, sophisticated institutions get involved. Forman explains: “I welcome a set of rules ahead of time that we all look to abide by — and hopefully that allows the big institutional investors with the trillion dollar balance sheets to start allocating to the space.” The SEC and DOJ are currently examining FTX's case, and the CFTC chair's is set to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee on December 1 to testify on the exchange's collapse. Episode 120 of Season 4 of The Scoop was recorded live with The Block's Frank Chaparro, and Drew Forman, Managing Partner and Head of Cowen Digital. Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Email feedback and revision requests can be sent to podcast@theblockcrypto.com. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors Tron, Ledn About Tron Founded in 2013, Huobi Global is one of the largest virtual asset exchanges in the world. Huobi Global serves millions of users across international markets. Since its establishment, Huobi Global has committed to providing first class virtual asset investment services. Huobi Global's robust infrastructure, product innovation and capital strength provides a truly customer-centric and secure trading environment to help our international users to achieve their investment objectives. Please refer to Huobi's official website for more information: huobi.com. About Ledn Ledn was founded on the unshakeable conviction that digital assets have the power to democratize access to the global economy. We help you to experience the real life benefits of your Bitcoin without having to sell it. Start a savings account, take out a loan, or double your Bitcoin. For more information visit Ledn.io

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2022."The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories, including the Ethereum Merge that transitioned the world's second largest blockchain from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, and the CFTC chairman's testimony in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee, in which Rostin Behnam said the agency is the “right regulator” to oversee digital assets trading. See also: The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?Meet 8 Ethereum Developers Who Helped Make the Merge PossibleCFTC Already Preparing to Be Crypto Watchdog, Behnam Tells US Senators-I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance through the presenter's mainstage, capital allocation meeting rooms and sponsor expo floor. Use code HASH20 for 20% off the General Pass. Register now: coindesk.com/ideas-This episode has been edited by Nia Freeman and Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.