Aug 7, 2024
August Brings in the Heat, Congressional Recess While Grower Priorities Remain on IceAuthor: Brooke S. Appleton
Greetings from Washington, D.C., where our legislative priorities are frozen despite an unending heatwave and where current events make every week seem like ten years. Events on the national stage may be moving quickly with many twists and turns. But in Washington, legislation is progressing at a snail’s pace with the farm bill hanging in the balance. In keeping with tradition, the House and Senate are adjourned for the August recess, and policymakers are home in their states and districts meeting with constituents. This leaves us with fewer than 39 legislative days left this year as we work to pass a robust farm bill that includes corn grower priorities. We have a long way to go and a short time to get there. Plus, we have major events along the way, including an election that could completely shift the partisan makeup of Congress and the White House. And we must navigate an increasingly partisan environment in Washington that reflects the pending national elections. Despite...
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