In this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesmeyer takes USDA to task for a slow response to the coronavirus pandemic, particularly when it comes to meat packing plants. He looks at how farmers are still waiting for details on the Coronavirus Food Aid Program and how packing plants still need supplies to protect their workers.

Wiesemeyer, Farm Journal news director John Herath and milk editor Anna-Lisa Laca also analyze House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson's call for legislative authority and funding for USDA to pay farmers and ranchers for euthanized animals.

In this week's DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesmeyer takes USDA to task for a slow response to the coronavirus pandemic, particularly when it comes to meat packing plants. He looks at how farmers are still waiting for details on the Coronavirus Food Aid Program and how packing plants still need supplies to protect their workers.
Wiesemeyer, Farm Journal news director John Herath and milk editor Anna-Lisa Laca also analyze House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson's call for legislative authority and funding for USDA to pay farmers and ranchers for euthanized animals.

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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