DC Signal to Noise: Lots on the Table for Lawmakers Ahead of August Recess

AgriTalk’s Davis Michaelsen and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer discuss what’s on the agenda for lawmakers before the August recess, including the infrastructure plan, meatpacking issues, WHIP+ and more.

AgriTalk’s Davis Michaelsen 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:

> Lingering missing details slow the infrastructure plan

> The potential changes to WHIP+ as the new version is marked up


> What’s next on the meatpacking front and increasing capacity for small and medium plants

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