Future of Inland Waterway Projects Hinges on Senate
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate is expected to take up the annual 2023 National Defense […]
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EVENT: All Ag, All Day’s 2022 DC Capitol Fall Ag Tour
This is coverage of the All Ag, All Day 2022 DC Capitol Fall Ag Tour […]
EVENT: 70th Annual ABA Ag Bankers Conference
2022 ABA Ag Bankers Conference Omaha, NE 11/6-11/9-22 Here are the FINAL highlights from the […]
USTR Admonished for Failing to Develop Trade Deals
WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan group of members from the Senate Finance Committee expressed concerns […]
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution and Avoids Government Shutdown
There will be no government shutdown, at least not until December after the Senate and House passed measures to keep the government open Thursday afternoon.
Senate Republicans and White House Reach Infrastructure Agreement (Again)
It appears the Senate and the White House have an agreement, which is more of an agreement than they had in the past, to fund an infrastructure bill.
Senate Searching for Free Money to Fund Infrastructure
There are just two hurdles between members of the U.S. Senate and passage of a bipartisan infrastructure package: how to pay for it and the details.
Senate Committee Hears Testimony, Considers Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Last week a Senate committee heard testimony on the importance of overhauling the U.S. guestworker programs, also known as the H-2A temporary visa program, concerning agriculture.
Senators Face Decisions on Trillions in New Spending
The Senate will consider two major pieces of legislation this week, and both will add trillions of dollars of new spending in the name of infrastructure.
White House and Senators Reach Infrastructure Framework Agreement
What could one do with almost a $1 trillion? According to the White House and a bipartisan group of Senators, a lot.
Senate Leader Takes Aim at Section 199A Exemptions
In addition to concerns already voiced about potential changes in tax policy, now farmers, ranchers, and small businesses are joining an effort to protect the Section 199A exemptions.
Agribusiness Report: Byron Dorgan
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today’s guest is former North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan.
Senators File Legislation Aimed at Increased Rural Investment
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has introduced legislation that would incentivize capital improvements in rural America.
New Committee Leaders and Rosters Approved for Senate
As Democrats officially take control of the Senate, they have also announced new members for the Agriculture Committee during the 117th Congress.
Georgia Senate Losses Gives Stabenow Senate Agriculture Gavel
As the dust settles from a unique set of circumstances in Georgia, the state now has two new Senators and the Democratic party has control of the U.S. Senate. The losses also bring major changes to the Senate Agriculture Committee.