December 20, 2024: Ag Policy Updates and Key Environmental Topics for Farmers

In the final Ag News Daily episode of the year, we dive into the latest developments in agricultural policy, pressing challenges for pork producers post-election and other key updates shaping the ag industry. We also have your weekly weather and market updates in addition to top ag headlines. This week’s ag headlines cover what’s been happening in Washington D.C. this week as a government shutdown looms with tonight’s midnight deadline and cattle imports from Mexico on halt due to the discovery of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating pest. More headlines include what’s at stake with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the new year, a H5N1 update and in-depth perspectives about the discussion between the relationship of agriculture and the environment. This week’s interview we’re having a conversation with the National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer. She highlights recent ballot wins supporting pork producers and what they’re advocating for in the farm bill to find a solution for California’s Proposition 12. While the farm bill and federal government funding for farmers conversations evolve throughout today before midnight, we will update you more on our next show on January 3rd, 2025. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!