Compilation of news from industry sources (May 1, 2026) House passes sprawling farm bill despite GOP infighting The House on Thursday passed a major bill reauthorizing agricultural and food programs for the next five years, overcoming GOP infighting that delayed and threatened to derail the legislation this week. Photo by Andy Feliciotti on Unsplash USDA advances reorganization, restructuring of REE Mission Area The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education and Ec

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