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Peco Foods announces leadership changes

On October 20, 2023, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Peco Foods this week announced two promotions for its senior team.

USDA releases new tool showing impact of foreign trade at state level

On October 20, 2023, in USDA, by David Elrod

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) this week announced the launch of a new tool that shows how U.S. trade agreements and trading relationships with other nations impacts at the state level.

House still without Speaker as government funding, farm bill remain in limbo

On October 13, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

The House of Representatives last week voted 216-210 to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, creating a vacancy in the top position of the chamber. House Republicans had nominated Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) as speaker in a private vote, but Scalise withdrew from the race on Thursday.

House vacates Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, must now elect replacement

On October 6, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

The House of Representatives this week voted 216-210 to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, creating a vacancy in the top position of the chamber.

Government set to shut down this weekend

On September 29, 2023, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The government is likely set for a shutdown this weekend as Congress has failed to pass a funding extension and significant differences remain on what an extension would include.

Farm Bill set to expire this weekend with no new plan imminent

On September 29, 2023, in Farm Bill, by David Elrod

The current legislation setting U.S. farm policy, the 2018 Farm Bill, is set to expire after five years this weekend, but House and Senate leaders have not put forward a plan for a temporary extension to continue hashing out final text of the 2023 Farm Bill.

U.S. Senator dies at 90

On September 29, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has died at 90, according to numerous media reports.

USDA announces billions in new trade promotion funding

On September 22, 2023, in Trade Issues, USDA, by David Elrod

USDA this week announced plans to use up to $2.5 billion in funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) for use in trade promotion marketing and international food aid.

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Peco Foods announces leadership changes

USDA releases new tool showing impact of foreign trade at state level

House still without Speaker as government funding, farm bill remain in limbo

House vacates Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, must now elect replacement

Government set to shut down this weekend

Farm Bill set to expire this weekend with no new plan imminent

U.S. Senator dies at 90

USDA announces billions in new trade promotion funding

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