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Editorial: It’s back: Farm bill still crammed with subsidies, pork

Decades ago, when the late Harry Reid was relatively new to the upper chamber, a book arrived at our offices courtesy of the Democratic senator. It was “The Farm Fiasco” by libertarian author James Bovard, a piercing work that critically examined the labyrinth of subsidies, handouts, pork and market distortions…

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This Year's Farm Bill Threatens To Be a Bigger Monster Than Ever

The massive piece of legislation embodies all that is wrong with American lawmaking.

Reason

"Punitive" GOP bill threatens food aid

About a quarter of all food stamp recipients could lose their benefits

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Reconnecting the Rural eConnectivity Program to Reality

Upcoming Farm Bill should include reforms to make sure rural broadband funding goes where needed

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USDA tells Senate panel it's struggling to feed needy families

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Department of Agriculture official testified Thursday that some of the agency’s food programs are being overburdened in the push to feed needy families.

Los Angeles Times

The fight over ending COVID food benefits

As panemic-era food benefits phase out, low-income households face increasing financial strain.

Axios

Speaker McCarthy: 'Secure the border first' before immigration reform can take place

TULARE, Calif. — The road to immigration reform, according to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, must start at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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CBD is not a cure-all – here's what science says about its real health benefits

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation – the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill – has ushered in an explosion of interest in the medical potential of cannabis-derived cannabidiol, or CBD.

The Conversation

Bishop, Pingree among Democrats seeking House Agriculture seats - Roll Call

Democrats hoping for a seat on the House Agriculture Committee are finding tough competition as the panel plans a multiyear farm bill.

Roll Call

Congress gears up for another farm bill. Here's what's on the menu

Climate, food stamps, broadband and research dollars are all on the line as negotiations kick off for the 2023 farm bill.

WEKU

After past farm bill stumbles, GOP this year faces the challenge of inexperience

WASHINGTON — In the four years since Congress enacted the current farm bill, more than 40 percent of the seats in the House have turned over.

Tribune News Service

After past farm bill stumbles, GOP this year faces the challenge of inexperience - Roll Call

House turnover since the farm bill of 2018 means many members will be working on a major policy bill with no experience of the last one.

Roll Call

Commentary: Carbon markets aren’t what they appear

“Flimflam,” “bait and switch,” or “switcheroo” — these were some things my grandfather said to warn of proposals that seemed too good to be true.

Tribune News Service

Food and agriculture stories for 2023

There’s a great need for change, change that large institutions will likely fight

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How one board is hoping to evolve the United States farm bill in 2023

Backed by a diverse board of directors, Kiss the Ground is backing a coalition across the country to influence the bill to create a healthier planet, more nutritious crops, and enhance ecosystems.

Salon

Climate may lose backing in Farm Bill

Republicans have already vowed to strip climate funding from the bill

Reason

The Next Farm Bill Will Probably Stink Worse and Cost More

Asking America's agriculture industry to stand on its own two feet remains a third rail in American politics.

Reason

Delta-8 Cannabis Compound Is Legal, Says Federal Appeals Court

Plus: Libertarian Party changes abortion and bigotry planks, the FDA's weird rejection of fluvoxamine for treating COVID-19, and more...

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Benzinga

Cannabis Regulatory Update: FDA On CBD Reg Stalling, NY Issues 58 Cannabis Grow Licenses, LA's State Worker Protections

FDA Chief Recognizes Slow Progress On CBD Regulations Dr. Robert M. Califf confirmed on Thursday at a congressional panel that the FDA has made little progress on the regulatory framework around CBD products over the years since Trump signed the Farm Bill in late 2018.

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