BIOFUELS
2 panels to enter fray as fight over ethanol intensifies
Two House Science subcommittees will take testimony this week on renewable fuel mandates, as a lobbying fight over ethanol continues to build momentum.
Marc Heller
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Marc has reported on agricultural issues since 1993 when he began reporting for the Watertown Daily Times in northern New York. He reported for the Daily Times for 18 years, including more than 14 as its Washington, D.C., correspondent. For the past few years, he reported on tax legislation for Bloomberg BNA. Marc grew up in White Plains, N.Y., and holds a graduate degree from Columbia University. He won several state Associated Press writing contests while reporting for New York newspapers.
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ETHANOL
Fate of bill ending seasonal restrictions on E15 up in the air
A key lawmaker said he's still leaning against a measure expanding offerings of higher-ethanol fuel, as plans to possibly bring the bill to a vote next week in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee appeared to stumble.
NOMINATIONS
Amid opposition, an unlikely ally applauds Trump's ag pick
Sam Clovis may not have much science experience, but he has a direct line to President Trump — and that could be good for agricultural research, an unlikely ally said yesterday.
APPROPRIATIONS
Panel approves bill to block part of USDA reorganization
Senate appropriators today approved a $145 billion spending measure for the Agriculture Department that rejects the Trump administration's proposed cuts and breaks with part of Secretary Sonny Perdue's reorganization plan.
NOMINATIONS
Trump announces picks for key jobs at Interior, Ag, Defense
President Trump last night announced a series of nominations for key positions at the departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Defense, among other agencies.