Biden spending bill ignites debate over dairy methane pollution
As U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to revive its ambitious social spending and climate plan in Congress, environmental groups and the farm industry are at odds over proposed subsidies aimed at offsetting agriculture’s substantial contribution to global warming.
Opinion: Biden trade strategy must unlock new access for U.S. dairy
Written by: Brody Stapel, President of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative
Biden trade strategy must unlock new access for U.S. dairy
In early October, we finally got a glimpse into the Biden administration’s approach to trade when USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai outlined a “New Approach to the U.S.-China Trade Relationship.”
Biden trade strategy must unlock new access for US dairy
In early October we finally got a glimpse into the Biden administration’s approach to trade when USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai outlined a “New Approach to the U.S.-China Trade Relationship.”
Vilsack Says 98.9% of Farmers Won’t Be Impacted by Biden’s Tax Plan, Tax Experts and Economists Still Disagree
President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda continues to be put to the test this week, as the key to passing the plan sits with Congress.
Biden Policies Will Shape Dairy Market
The Biden administration’s approach to the Farmers to Families Food Box Program could be a make-or-break proposition for struggling dairy producers.
The top four Ag priorities for the Biden administration
As the new Biden Administration prepares to take over the government next month, it looks like they have 4 priorities for agriculture policy—climate change, eliminating the Coronavirus pandemic, rural economic recovery and racial equity.
Biden’s secretary of agriculture: We need change, not corporate ag’s best friend
President-elect Biden announced that Tom Vilsack, former secretary of ag under President Obama, “Biotech Governor of the Year” from Iowa and Dairy Checkoff funded millionaire will be his choice for United States Secretary of Agriculture.
Biden USDA secretary choice, Vilsack, will face little opposition in US Senate
President-Elect Joe Biden’s choice for US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, will face limited to no opposition when the Senate eventually votes on him. Vilsack won unanimous approval the last time he led USDA under former President Barack Obama. Vilsack was Iowa’s governor from 1999-2007.
Biden’s pick for agriculture secretary a waiting game
President-elect Joe Biden won’t soon announce his choice for the agriculture secretary, policy experts predict. Past presidents have often waited until January to announce their USDA appointment.
