Policy Update
Manchin won’t support a $3.5 trillion bill, ‘or anywhere near that level of additional spending, without greater clarity…'
China: U.S. faces “most severe” inflation risks of any major economy
USDA: 2.8 mil. acres accepted into CRP; accepts nearly 1.9 mil. acres general signup
Biden tries to limit damage from Afghan withdrawal policy
House returns to packed agenda which will not play out until October or later
Biden risks being defined by Afghanistan crisis; was warned about a quick Kabul collapse
$350 million in pandemic aid payments to dairy farmers via PMVAP
Other USDA pandemic aid announcements coming soon
PPP fraud | Perspective on big boost in food stamp benefits | Pro Farmer Crop Tour
Centrist Democrats still insist on bipartisan infrastructure vote
Pelosi takes step to quell moderates’ budget rebellion