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Congress Delays Federal Hemp Ban, President Trump Urged to Sign Bill

Congress Delays Federal Hemp Ban, President Trump Urged to Sign Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to delay the federal hemp ban until December 11. This legislation, which was included in a Continuing Resolution, now awaits President Trump’s signature. The ban, which would affect most hemp-derived THC products, was originally scheduled to take effect on November 12. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) announced that the House passed the Senate’s bipartisan bill, which incorporates her provision to delay the ban. This provision is based on the bipartisan Hemp Planting Predictability Act, which Senator Klobuchar introduced with Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). The Senate had previously rejected an attempt to remove the hemp ban delay from the bill.

U.S. Senators Advocate for Expanded Grazing Access and Strengthened Risk Management for Cattle Producers Amid Industry Challenges

U.S. Senators Advocate for Expanded Grazing Access and Strengthened Risk Management for Cattle Producers Amid Industry Challenges

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the Interior, urging them to expand grazing access for livestock producers and enhance risk management tools. This call comes as America’s cattle herd has reached its lowest level in approximately 75 years. The senators emphasize the importance of prioritizing American beef production, advocating for the finalization of the Bureau of Land Management’s grazing rule and a reevaluation of federal programs that restrict grazing capacity. They also pressed for improvements in meat processing capacity. This initiative aims to support the U.S. beef industry, which accounts for nearly a quarter of U.S. agriculture receipts, by addressing current challenges faced by ranchers.

Senator Mike Rounds Proposes Bipartisan RANCH Act to Convert Marginal Cropland to Grassland for Livestock Production

Senator Mike Rounds Proposes Bipartisan RANCH Act to Convert Marginal Cropland to Grassland for Livestock Production

Senator Mike Rounds has introduced the bipartisan RANCH Act, a legislative proposal aimed at providing agricultural producers with an option to convert marginal cropland back into perennial grassland. This initiative would allow landowners to continue using the restored land for livestock production, distinguishing it from programs that idle farmland. Under the RANCH Act, producers would enter into 10- to 15-year contracts, receiving annual payments linked to county cropland rental rates and assistance for establishing grass. The program would prioritize highly erodible and poorly performing cropland and has the potential to cover up to 20 million acres nationally. South Dakota has prior experience with combining grass and agricultural production, with nearly 1.5 million acres enrolled in Grassland CRP by 2024, supporting sustainable livestock grazing. This proposal comes amidst ongoing debates surrounding the farm bill, with the Senate Agriculture Committee facing delays in advancing its version.

Representative Brad Finstad's District Receives Over $400 Million in Farm Subsidies

Representative Brad Finstad's District Receives Over $400 Million in Farm Subsidies

The 1st District of Minnesota, represented by Brad Finstad, has received a total of $401,247,000 in Loan Deficiency payments from 1995 to 2025. This data, compiled by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), details farm subsidy recipients within the district. The Loan Deficiency program is a type of farm subsidy. The EWG's database provides a comprehensive look at these payments, noting that USDA data for payments made through most cooperatives are not transparent, and recipients' information has not been made public in many cases. The EWG also highlights that in 2019, the USDA began providing information on the entity that received the payment rather than the applicant, which the EWG states further evades taxpayer accountability. Six percent of these subsidy dollars reportedly went to banks, lending institutions, or the Farm Service Agency.

Eric's Growing Political Controversy Explained

Eric's Growing Political Controversy Explained

The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) began in 2012 as an initiative to enhance electoral integrity in the United States. Founded b...

Senator Marshall and Barrasso Advocate for Expanded Grazing Access and Risk Management for U.S. Cattle Producers Amidst Historic Herd Lows

Senator Marshall and Barrasso Advocate for Expanded Grazing Access and Risk Management for U.S. Cattle Producers Amidst Historic Herd Lows

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), along with other Senate colleagues, have urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the Interior to expand grazing access for livestock producers and enhance risk management tools. This call comes as the American cattle herd has reached its lowest level in approximately 75 years. The Senators emphasized the importance of the U.S. beef industry, which accounts for nearly a quarter of U.S. agriculture receipts, and stressed the need for federal agencies to collaborate with the industry to expand grazing on public and private lands and improve protein processing capacity. They specifically requested the finalization of the Bureau of Land Management’s grazing rule, a reevaluation of federal programs that restrict grazing capacity, and the strengthening of livestock risk management tools. Senator Marshall has also been active in introducing legislation such as the Emerging Tick-Borne Livestock Disease Research...

US gets Venezuela's oil. Venezuelans don't get democracy. | Opinion

US gets Venezuela's oil. Venezuelans don't get democracy. | Opinion

What President Donald Trump cares about most in Venezuela and the Western Hemisphere is not democracy and human rights, but power and control.

Pain at the pump? AAA says Labor Day gas prices set for record high

Pain at the pump? AAA says Labor Day gas prices set for record high

Travelers hitting U.S. roads for Labor Day are set to feel pain at the pump, with gas prices at a record high for this time of year, according to AAA.

Democrats sink Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices

Democrats sink Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices

By Nate Raymond and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S.

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Hallmark Christmas Town contest finalists announced. Nearest to Georgia?

Hallmark Christmas Town contest finalists announced. Nearest to Georgia?

Not all of the finalists in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town contest are in the north where it snows. Georgia residents could drive to at least two.

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 2

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 2

Happy Birthday, Christian Bethancourt!

Senators Smith and Klobuchar Celebrate Groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project

Senators Smith and Klobuchar Celebrate Groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project

U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, both Democrats from Minnesota, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project. This significant infrastructure initiative follows their successful efforts in securing federal funding for the bridge through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and advocating for the release of these funds to commence construction. The Blatnik Bridge is a vital connection between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, facilitating the movement of approximately 33,000 vehicles daily and an estimated $3.7 billion in goods annually. The existing bridge, which has been in service for over 60 years, is in critical need of replacement. The new bridge is projected to be completed by 2031.