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Government/Policy

Congress continues to work on efforts to implement his agenda aimed at moving the country past the COVID pandemic with the goal of setting the United States economy on stable footing. This work has centered on two separate but closely intermingled efforts, the first of which is an approximately $1 trillion infrastructure package. 
Committee membership will be evenly split with 11 Democrats and 11 Republicans.
USDA loans
Due to COVID-19, FSA program past-due collections are temporarily suspended.
Thomas Vilsack
Coalition of nearly 130 groups sends letter of support to U.S. Senate.
USDA building
These new individuals will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
CRP program
Ag producers and landowners can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program until Feb. 12.
Win21_LegUpdate
Feature
As we enter a new year, the challenges facing our industry continue to grow.
COVID Relief
Signed by the president on Dec. 27, what does this new legislation mean for farmers?
USDA
Johansson will be replaced by Seth Meyer as chief economist.
COVID ag relief
Bipartisan group includes $13 billion for agriculture in latest COVID-19 relief proposal.
Glenn Thompson
The Pennsylvania congressman will succeed outgoing Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas).