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June 11, 2013
The bill includes significant cuts in direct subsidies to farmers, funds for training new farmers and increases the ability for farmers to sell what they grow in their local markets.
June 11, 2013
The Senate has approved the 2013 Farm Bill, a development applauded by the Ohio Soybean Association.
June 5, 2013
Sen. Harry Reid has filed a cloture motion to begin the process of forcing an end to debate on the $955 billion farm bill.
June 3, 2013
The USDA's proposed policy change will allow federal grants and loans to reach farmers and rural communities faster.
June 3, 2013
The Senate plans to take up debate on the 2013 Farm Bill legislation as soon as it is back in session on Monday.
May 24, 2013
The Senate began its floor work on a 2013 Farm Bill this week, with three days of floor debate and votes on amendments interspersed with debate.
May 23, 2013
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill.
May 15, 2013
The Senate Ag Committee approved a $955 billion farm bill which is expected to save $23 billion by eliminating or consolidating hundreds of programs.
May 15, 2013
The American Soybean Association applauds the Senate's passing of the Water Resources Development Act, stating soybean farmers depend on an efficient transportation system.
May 14, 2013
The federally subsidized crop insurance program would be spun off into three new types of coverage and would cost 10% more under a new draft of the farm bill.
May 10, 2013
The Fertilizer Institute and Agricultural Retailers Association are encouraging fertilizer retailers to use the regulatory Compliance Assessment tool.
May 8, 2013
Congress will begin writing a new, $500 billion farm law next week.
April 26, 2013
With consideration of another Senate farm bill due in the near future, Agriculture Committee majority staff members are discussing ways to avoid harmful amendments.
April 19, 2013
Reports from Washington, DC, say the House Agriculture Committee plans to begin marking up a new five-year farm bill on May 15.
April 11, 2013
In an official statement, the American Soybean Association showed its disapproval for President Obama's proposed 2014 budget cuts to crop insurance and food aid programs.
April 9, 2013
The Agricultural Retailers Association is seeking input from members on the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit to provide FMCSA officials with recommendations on how to improve the program.
April 5, 2013
Following a two-week spring recess, Congressional lawmakers are set to return to Washington D.C. and begin working towards a long-term farm bill.
April 2, 2013
Biotech giant Monsanto takes umbrage at some of the claims of protestors of the controversial Farmer Assurance Act.
March 29, 2013
As debate on the Farmer Assurance Provision heats up, we revisit a June 12, 2012 official statement from Monsanto and undersigned by several major grower groups.
March 29, 2013
The American Soybean Association (ASA) examines the ramifications for soybean farmers of the Continuing Resolution bill signed by President Obama yesterday.
