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Cutting Costs, Raising Stakes: The Future of USDA and SNAP Under Scrutiny

On this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, House Ag Committee member Rep. Eric Sorensen explained Democrats' opposition to nutrition cuts in budget reconciliation and the scrubbing of the term "climate" at USDA. Then, former USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie discussed downsizing at the agency, and Angela Rachidi of the American Enterprise Institute outlined proposed SNAP cuts in reconciliation.

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01/18/2025 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Midwest Drought Recovery: How 2025 Is Shaping Up for Farmers After a Dry Fall

Three months ago, many Midwest farmers were not only in the middle of harvest but also in the midst of mild to devastating drought. Halfway through the first month of 2025, all Midwest states are in much better shape. Here’s a look at the improvement, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, along with how December precipitation in each state has helped 2025 start out strong.

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