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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.
March 25, 2013
The Hawaii Senate has tabled a controversial GMO food labeling bill after several employees of Monsanto Co. testified that GMO food isn't harmful.
March 20, 2013
ARA is urging members with operations in Hawaii to contact their state representatives to voice opposition to the proposed GMO-labeling bill H.B. 174.
March 19, 2013
The National Corn Growers Association is still fighting for a new, substantive five-year farm bill from Congress.
March 13, 2013
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces the appointments of Anne MacMillan and Oscar Gonzales, Jr. as USDA Deputy Chiefs of Staff and the departure of Carole Jett.
March 11, 2013
Citing the need to find common ground, the American Soybean Assocation has revised its position on the Farm Bill.
March 11, 2013
The Agricultural Retailers Association has named Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Congressman John Mica (R-FL) its 2012 Legislators of the Year.
February 20, 2013
The Office of Indiana State Chemist is educating growers and retailers on new rules regulating how manure and other fertilizers can be staged on farms and applied to fields.
