DC Signal to Noise: Dairy Aid, Infrastructure, and Afghanistan

The administration announced an estimated $350 million to dairy farmers to offset milk prices. What does this mean for small and large dairy farmers? AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer look ahead.

AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer recap the hot topics last week and a look ahead to what to watch this week. Watch the video above or listen to the podcast below for discussion on these topics and more:

> Dairy Aid: The administration announced an estimated $350 million to dairy farmers to offset the milk prices. What does this mean for small and large dairy farmers?

> Infrastructure: Pelosi is poised to hold the vote on the rule for the budget resolution ahead of votes for both infrastructure bills.

> Afghanistan: The U.S. exit strategy and possible repercussions.

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