As Congress works for an end of year spending deal, agriculture leaders say financial assistance is critical for the nation's food security.

Agri-Pulse's Lydia Johnson offers exclusive comments from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins during her visits with legislators on Capitol Hill. E-15 waiver could "kick start" greater retail opportunities for higher ethanol blends.

Agriculture leaders across the country are anxiously waiting to see specific details of a Continuing Resolution to keep the government running to March of 2025.

Major agriculture commodity organizations are pressing legislators for economic assistance in end of year spending legislation.  Agriculture leaders warn a lack of action could mean some farmers won't get operating loans in 2025.

Some crop farmers are facing painful financial realities at the end of 2024 hoping legislators can provide financial assistance for economic hardships and weather disasters and safety risk certainties in a new farm bill.

Soybean grower leaders are working to improve their bottom line with strategic investments through their checkoff program.

Food prices impact election. Taxes and tax breaks under review. Tariffs a threat to USMCA.

The Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley discusses farm legislation on Capitol Hill.

House Ag Committee Democrats will vote next week for their party leader. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig and California's Jim Costa will attempt to unseat Georgia's David Scott.

The USDA will begin more extensive testing for H5N1 in dairy cattle and milk and agriculture leaders in Washington continue to work for economic assistance and a new farm bill.