Farm Bill Action Unlikely in Senate Until After Midterm ElectionsBloomberg Government’s Lillianna Byington reported, “The Senate’s version of the farm bill isn’t expected to be put to a vote in the chamber before the election and instead senators and House lawmakers will informally conference to work out differences, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, R-Ark., said Thursday.”Successful Farming11d agoWhole story →FoodGovernmentJohn Boozmanfarm bill negotiations
Federal Agencies to Collaborate to ‘Strengthen’ Review of GlyphosateThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to collaborate on research with other federal agencies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency evaluates the human health risks of the widely used pesticide, glyphosate.Successful Farming11d agoWhole story →HealthEducationglyphosate review
Gov. Landry’s Order Waives Some Limits on Off-Road Diesel Use to Lower Fuel CostsLouisiana farmers and timber harvesters can use off-road diesel fuel for all purposes for 30 days under an executive order issued by Gov. Jeff Landry.Successful Farming12d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landrydiesel fuel price relief
Federal Wolf Delisting Would Give Management Power to the Next GovernorFollowing President Donald Trump’s executive order earlier this month to remove the gray wolf from the federal endangered species list, Wisconsin’s gubernatorial election will determine the direction of future management of the wolf population in the state.Successful Farming13d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentwisconsin gubernatorial election
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 Farming14d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyRoger Marshallfarm legislation debate
Vance Rallies Iowa Republicans, Says Trump’s Trade Policies Benefit FarmersVice President JD Vance told Iowans Friday that President Donald Trump’s trade and tax policies have helped farmers and working-class families, as he worked to rally support for gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn and other Iowa Republicans in the midterms.Successful Farming15d agoWhole story →Economy