Clerks to Shadow SNAP Shoppers Under New Rule
Rollins will soon issue a rule requring grocery store clerks to walk around stores with all 40 million SNAP recipients to see what they are putting in their shopping carts. #SNAPNanny
USDA, DOJ Crack Down on Meatpackers, Prices Fall
USDA and DOJ hold a presser to declare they are holding meatpackers accountable. They brought down both live cattle and feeder prices.
EID Tag Ban Rejected, 69-355 Vote Def
An amendment to block and repeal APHIS from requiring EID tags for interstate movement of cattle and bison failed overwhelmingly on House floor - 69-355.
KC Roads Won’t Survive World Cup Traffic Surge
A little road rage rant here: Driving thru-around KC this afternoon there is no way it can handle the World Cup this summer. Arteries will be completely clogged and overwhelmed. Still stuck. 🙄
Iowa Set to Raise Speed Limits This Summer
This is exciting, but I'm not sure how Iowa's Buick LeSabre cadre will cope. Iowa roads could get a faster speed limit this summer. Here's why: https://t.co/sE1IW2aoqV via @DMRegister
WASDE Raises Corn, Wheat, Soybean Prices; Trims Soybean Exports
Biggest WASDE changes this month were bumping up corn and wheat prices by a nickel a bushel and increasing soybean prices 10 cents a bushel, but cutting soybean exports slightly.
Biofuel Lobby Urges 45Z Rule Amid Tax Credit Uncertainty
Biofuel Groups Push 45Z Rule as Delayed USDA Emissions Tool Clouds Tax Credit Value https://t.co/e4B9eUJeY4
USDA Staff Blocks Journalist Question to Scientist After Forum
I seldom share articles from "competitors" but this article from Joshua Baethge points to a typical USDA problem when a staffer won't allow a journalist to ask a question to a scientist after a public forum on an important topic....