Congress Agrees On New Farm Bill
January 28, 2014
There is still plenty of work to be done on major issues in Congress that could impact the crop protection industry this year.
Major challenges for ag retailers in 2014 start with questions surrounding regulatory compliance and the Farm Bill.
With just a few legislative working days remaining in 2013, the likelihood of a new farm bill is waning, leaving farmers in limbo once again.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is opening the Conservation Stewardship Program for new enrollments for federal fiscal year 2014.
Agriculture has enjoyed several positive growth years in a row, but there are some troubling signs ahead for the coming year.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the selection of 34 organizations for grants to help rural cooperatives and small businesses expand and strengthen their capacity to serve rural citizens and communities.
With the House and Senate set to conference the farm bill, a well-known ag economist examines possible outcomes.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced funding for 424 projects that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce their energy consumption.
There has been little news on the farm bill since the August recess began.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. is at risk of losing its position as the pre-eminent ag exporter unless Congress moves quickly to pass a farm bill.
With only nine legislative days in September and many other items on the docket, lawmakers are concerned about getting a Farm Bill approved prior to the September 30 deadline.
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Three Purdue University agricultural economists agree that another extension of 2008 farm legislation is a distinct possibility following […]
National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives […]