Show Notes
There’s a lot going on in our world, our country, and in agriculture. R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy joins us to discuss where we are and what’s on the horizon, and dives into reimagining agriculture, climate change and ag, the sustains act and mandatory ID.
Show notes: Rep. Hageman's H.J.Res.167 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/167/all-actions?s=1&r=1 Sen. Lummis' S.J.Res.98 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/98/cosponsors?s=1&r=3 Sen. Rounds' S.4282 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4282/cosponsors Rep. Hageman's Amendment #10 will be to H.R.9027 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9027/all-actions USDA's commitment to tracking animals from birth to slaughter: https://www.tsln.com/news/usda-calls-for-tracking-animals-birth-to-slaughter/ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/aphis-bolsters-animal-disease-traceability-united-states SUSTAINS Act: https://www.tsln.com/news/sustains-act-comment-period-open-on-implementing-law-to-accept-private-funds-for-usda-conservation-programs/ https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-z4jtr-2pyn4
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