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Source: Brownfield
U.S. House passes Farm Bill 2.0, E15 to be considered in May
The U.S. House has approved the skinny farm bill.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Pseudorabies returns to US commercial swine for first time since 2004
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed Thursday cases of pseudorabies in a small commercial swine facility in Iowa, which traces to animals received recently from a herd in Texas. This is the first detection in commercial swine since its eradication in 2004.

Source: USDA
USDA and EXIM announce historic partnership to put American farmers first and boost exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit.

Source: NCBA
NCBA backs FAIR Labels Act to ensure transparency in protein labeling
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Thursday endorsed the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act. This legislation would ensure consumer transparency by addressing the labeling of cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alternative protein products.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
House farm bill vote moving ahead amid GOP fight over E15
The farm bill and plans to pass year-round 15% ethanol were at least temporarily derailed Wednesday after a prolonged procedural vote forced House leaders to reconsider their plans.

Source: Brownfield
Lawmakers divided on Proposition 12 fix as farm bill negotiations continue
Some lawmakers say they’re unsure if a fix for Proposition 12 will be included in a final farm bill package.

Source: NCGA
Members of Congress seek removal of phosphate duties
A bill that would remove countervailing duties from phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco was introduced Wednesday in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Source: Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau supports future rural veterinarians through loan repayment program
In response to growing veterinary shortages in rural communities, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is investing in the future of animal health by awarding loan repayment assistance to four aspiring veterinarians through its Rural Veterinarian Loan Repayment Incentive Program.

Source: Brownfield
Pesticide provision stalls farm bill discussion
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says pesticides have become a sticking point in farm bill negotiations.










































































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