Merkley, other West Coast lawmakers ask USDA to buy more Oregon fishThe market for Pacific Hake, or whiting, exports is strained. Lawmakers in Oregon, Washington want the USDA to support local seafood industries.Salem Statesman Journal19d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodusda seafood industry support
Farmers want relief from Congress. Here’s the holdupFarmers are struggling under the pressure of higher energy costs, tariffs and fluctuating crop prices. Congress wants to help but has been deadlocked for three years on how to do so.Spokane Spokesman-Review19d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodfarm bill negotiations
Iowa leaders respond to the Senate Agriculture Committee passage of a farm billThe Senate Agriculture Committee voted to pass a farm bill on Wednesday, notably without the “Save Our Bacon Act” championed by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. The committee voted 12-11 along partySioux City Journal19d agoWhole story →FoodAshley HinsonHR 4673farm bill passage
