The House Agriculture Committee is often touted as a sanctum of bipartisanship. It was anything but as the first markup of the 117th Congress was held, examining a majority-drafted coronavirus aid bill. 

One Republican sponsored amendment, also backed by Democrat Cindy Axne of Iowa, made it through committee.  That addition, that would have extended WHIP+ disaster aid to 2020 events such as the Iowa derecho, was stripped out of the legislation in the rules committee.

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn Thompson joins the DC signal to Noise Podcast to discuss the partisanship on the committee, whether it can be healed, and the counter proposal being offered up by the committee's Republicans.

He also discusses the return of earmarks, the Biden Administration's immigration overhaul plan, agriculture's role in combating climate change, broadband access and much more.

The House Agriculture Committee is often touted as a sanctum of bipartisanship. It was anything but as the first markup of the 117th Congress was held, examining a majority-drafted coronavirus aid bill.&nbsp;
One Republican sponsored amendment, also backed by Democrat Cindy Axne of Iowa, made it through committee.&nbsp; That addition, that would have extended WHIP+ disaster aid to 2020 events such as the Iowa derecho, was stripped out of the legislation in the rules committee.
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn Thompson joins the DC signal to Noise Podcast to discuss the partisanship on the committee, whether it can be healed, and the counter proposal being offered up by the committee's Republicans.
He also discusses the return of earmarks, the Biden Administration's immigration overhaul plan, agriculture's role in combating climate change, broadband access and much more.

Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk’s Chip Flory bring 85 years of combined experience to this always-important conversation. With a new episode posted each week, this podcast is designed to help listeners get their week started with coverage and perspective on the issues that matter the most to farmers, ranchers and the businesses they run.

Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk’s Chip Flory bring 85 years of combined experience to this always-important conversation. With a new episode posted each week, this podcast is designed to help listeners get their week started with coverage and perspective on the issues that matter the most to farmers, ranchers and the businesses they run.

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