The Farm Credit Administration’s quarterly report on economic issues shows inflation remains elevated in certain sectors of the economy despite interest rate hikes and supply chain improvements.
The Committee on Education voted to advance a bill restoring whole milk in schools. In 2022, the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
The smoke has caused the Department of Ecology to issue its first air quality alert of the season for eight counties, including Adams, Ferry, and Okanogan.
Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Jim Risch of Idaho led a bipartisan group in calling out the administration’s draft guidance on labeling non-dairy product imitators.