C.J. Miller
Assistant News Director at Hoosier Ag Today
Assistant News Director with @HoosierAgToday. Graduate of @BallState. @Colts, @Pacers and #Indy500 fan. Opinions expressed are mine.
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2 days ago |
hoosieragtoday.com | C.J. Miller
The House Agriculture Committee has approved cutting as much as $300 billion in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of the House Budget Reconciliation Bill. GOP leaders say they plan to use those funds to help pay for $60 billion in Farm Bill programs, according to a report by Politico. The committee voted 29-25 along party lines on Wednesday to force states to share the cost of SNAP benefits. Rep.
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2 days ago |
hoosieragtoday.com | C.J. Miller
Earlier this week, President Trump announced a 90-day pause in the trade war with China that brought U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports down to 30 percent and China’s tariffs on U.S. products down to 10 percent. However, one of America’s ag leaders told lawmakers that trade wars with China may have a long-term negative impact on our soybean farmers.
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4 days ago |
hoosieragtoday.com | C.J. Miller
$5,000 is a significant amount of money—which is how much the top county 4-H clubs in the state will win this county fair season with the fourth-annual “Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer” food drive challenge—supported by Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st. The food drive challenge will pit the county fairs against each other to see which county’s 4-H youth and Junior Leaders organization can collect the most pounds in food donations for their trailer.
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5 days ago |
hoosieragtoday.com | C.J. Miller
The U.S. and China have announced a 90-day pause on the recent trade war. A joint statement from the two countries says that the U.S. will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods to 10% which, combined with a 20% duty on China regarding fentanyl, places Chinese imports at a minimum rate of 30%.
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6 days ago |
hoosieragtoday.com | C.J. Miller
Indiana is home to 15 ethanol plants and one biodiesel facility, which purchase and use a lot of corn and soybeans produced by Indiana’s farmers. But, you might not know that our federal government has placed a limit on the amount of corn-based ethanol and soy-based biodiesel that can be produced and blended with our petroleum-based fuel supply. Those limits are set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Five percent has been cut from @ISDAgov's general fund in the state's budget. However, cuts were also made to the Indiana Grain Buyers agency, which ensures farmers receive payment for the grain they sell. @IIB @GerryDick @AttyAbdul @RobMKendall @caseydaniels317 @hammerandnigel
Your state lawmakers have cut the general fund for @ISDAgov by five percent in their two-year budget. However, cuts to funding for the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency brought the total revenue lost to somewhere around 12-13 percent. https://t.co/HgRb0q9NaF
Many Indiana farmers are using legal immigrant labor for their farms. However, the current H-2A Visa program "is a pain in the rear," says Megan VanLiew, who helps run her family's farm in Jackson County. @AttyAbdul @RobMKendall @caseydaniels317 @hammerandnigel @IndySpanglish
Megan VanLiew is with Hackman Family Farm Market in Jackson County. She shared her family’s story about the struggles they are facing with farm labor and the current H-2A Visa program. @SenToddYoung @SenatorBanks @RepJimBaird @RepMessmer @RepHouchin https://t.co/SGA00IGALv
In a conversation with Hoosier Ag Today earlier this week, @LGMicahBeckwith said "I'm sorry" to Hoosier farmland owners for the little tax relief provided for them in Senate Bill 1, as the focus remains on homeowners. @AttyAbdul @RobMKendall @caseydaniels317 @hammerandnigel
Governor Mike Braun has signed Senate Bill 1, which will provide a reduction in property tax payments for many Hoosier homeowners and farmland owners. Braun signed the bill despite Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith saying, “the Gov needs to VETO this thing." https://t.co/MqikuiLPUM