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By 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...
In July 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the NCGA's focus on continuing the movement of farm bill.
In June 2024's Ears in Washington Brooke Appleton discusses the forward movement on the Farm Bill.
In May 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the NCGA's focus on opening markets and enforcing trade agreements.
In April 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the turmoil in Washington and what farmers can do to help.
In March 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton shares a sampling of the NCGA's advocacy activities for the year.
In February 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton reflects on the strategy required to advance policies in Congress.
In January 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the challenges and opportunities for corn grower priorities in the coming year.
In December 2023's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton recaps what is en vogue and what's passé as the year comes to an end.
In November 2023's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton updates on the House's new speaker and NCGA's efforts to pass the farm bill.