Julia Letlow discusses data centers, rural healthcare,U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow discussed Medicaid, infrastructure, and Louisiana's economy during a forum with Lafayette business leaders as part of her statewide 64-parish tour, emphasizing ongoing engagement with communities if elected to the U.S. Senate.Baton Rouge Advocate16d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyJulia Letlowlouisiana senate campaign
Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit recordsUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he backed the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which lawmakers from farm states are calling for as a way to curb the soaring cost of energy.Reuters16d agoWhole story →EconomyFooddiesel export ban proposal
Outdated farm bill among top concerns for soybean farmersMarket development and a new farm bill continue to be among the top priorities for the Illinois Soybean Association.Shaw Local Enewspapers16d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodfarm bill update
DPHHS Director Brereton to leave dept. at end of OctoberBrereton’s departure comes while DPHHS implements Medicaid work requirements, deals with a budget shortfall and tries to spend $1.2B in federal funds on rural healthcare on a tight timeline.Billings Gazette16d agoWhole story →HealthEconomydphhs director departure
Kansas GOP’s Marshall and Moran, Democrat Hamilton Embrace Agriculture LegislationU.S. Senate candidates Adam Hamilton and Roger Marshall found consensus amid their combative Kansas campaign by endorsing farm legislation passed by a Senate committee without votes from Democrats.Successful Farming16d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodRoger Marshallfarm legislation debate
Southwest Florida farmer admits to federal crop insurance scamMark Frisbie pleaded guilty to federal crop insurance fraud and agreed to pay over $3 million in restitution.Naples Daily News16d agoWhole story →FoodCommercecrop insurance fraud case