Combest, Sell & Associates Adds Lundberg to Team
Sydney Lundberg has joined Combest, Sell & Associates as a staff economist. For the past three years, Lundberg was the manager of policy and analysis for the National Sorghum Producers.
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Loeffler Expected to Lead USDA
President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to name former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as the next Secretary of Agriculture. "I think former Senator Kelly Loeffler is an exciting pick for a lot of reasons," said Tom Sell, Combest Sell and Associates.…
Ag Leaders Push for Financial Aid and Farm Bill Action
A financial assistance package is top of mind for agricultural policy going into the lame duck session. “There's a lot of concerns about people just lining up financing for the ‘25 crop periods, as crop prices are still projected to…
Significant Investment Needed in the Farm Safety Net
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell remains optimistic a farm bill can be done this year. There is a sense of urgency surrounding the farm safety net. "Title I and Title IX crop insurance, we’re spending less money…
Harrison, Waibel Recieve MCGA Awards
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association named Combest Sell & Associates Senior Counsel Jeff Harrison as this year’s Friend of Agriculture award winner during MN Ag Expo. The Golden Kernel Award was presented to New Ulm farmer and corn grower advocate…
An Attack on Federal Crop Insurance
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says the GAO recommendations for a cut in federal crop insurance subsidies would undermine its delivery system. “There are years where the federal government actually makes money on federal crop insurance,” said…
Johnson Has a Connection to Agriculture
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell is excited to see Congress get back to work with Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson on the job as speaker. “After 20-some odd days of not having a speaker, we’re back to the…
‘Playing Chicken’
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says the current threat of government shutdown isn’t anything new. “This is an annual appropriations cycle so we kind of go through this at this time every year with various levels of…
Door Opens for Farm Bill Activity
Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…
Prospects for a Permanent Disaster Program
No ad-hoc disaster relief program is perfect. With the possibility of a permanent disaster program in the next farm bill, lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for better policy. "Everyone likes the idea of building on top of crop…
