Articles tagged under: ag policy
President Biden Signs Continuing Resolution
Published December 3, 2021
President Joe Biden signed a short-term spending bill to keep the government funded through February 18. Congress passed the continuing resolution on Thursday. The Senate voted 69-to-28 to approve the bill and the House voted 221-to-212. The next deadline for…Policy Analyst Breaks Down the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, H-2 Waivers
Published March 30, 2020
According to Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesmeyer, funding for agriculture within the coronavirus stimulus package passed on Friday is a cash flow lifeline. The legislation includes an additional $9.5 billion for USDA to support local food providers and specialty…NFU Delegates Dive into Policy Book
Published March 3, 2020
The final day of the National Farmers Union Convention was filled with policy discussions. "It's such a learning experience," said Sheila Rude, a farmer and delegate from Tolna, North Dakota. "You have no clue until you get here the discussions…