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Biden Priorities

Published January 20, 2021

When one political party controls the White House, House and Senate, big policy changes can be expected. Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says President Biden's first priority is the distribution of the COVID vaccine "We haven't had a successful…
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USDA Makes LRP Improvements for 2021

Published January 19, 2021

USDA's Risk Management Agency has made changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance plan for 2021. The program includes improvements for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine. “These changes are a direct reflection of that feedback and will improve…
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Bronough is the Nominee for USDA Deputy Ag Secretary

Published January 18, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden announced sub-cabinet positions today, including Deputy Ag Secretary nominee Jewell Bronaugh. Bronaugh currently serves as the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She’s been a former State Executive Director for the Farm Service…
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Vilsack Meets with Lawmakers and Ag Groups Ahead of Confirmation

Published January 13, 2021

Ahead of the confirmation process, Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack is meeting with lawmakers and agriculture groups. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with Vilsack via Zoom. The conversation centered around rural broadband, biofuels and the implementation of COVID-19 relief. "I…
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Stocks Tighten

Published January 13, 2021

In USDA's Quarterly Stocks report, the agency lowered U.S. corn ending stocks by five million bushels to 11.32 billion bushels from the December report. Soybean stocks are reported at 2.93 bullion bushels, down 319 million bushels from December. Wheat stocks…
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