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NFU offers new 2012 farm bill proposal

USDA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Traceability

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced a 30-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule

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APHIS wins in biotech case over eucalyptus tree trials

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 - A coalition of environmental groups lost a Florida court case against USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding field trials of genetically engineered eucalyptus trees.

Senate Republicans help move China currency reform bill

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6- The Senate voted to move forward with the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 today. The legislation advanced with a procedural vote of

Lugar, Stutzman target $40 billion in Farm Bill cuts to meet deficit reduction goals

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6- Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) and Cong. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) introduced $40 billion in farm bill cuts yesterday. The Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger Act (REFRESH) would

Congressional speakers rally specialty crop producers for the next Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5- Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) spoke at the United Fresh Produce Association's 2011 Washington Public Policy Conference yesterday before meeting with Senate

 NFU offers new 2012 farm bill proposal

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 - The National Farmers Union (NFU) says the 2012 Farm bill should combine parts of the SURE, ACRE, and Direct and Countercyclical Payment programs to create an all encompassing safety net

School food service directors criticize proposed USDA meal regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5- Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) will offer an amendment that challenges the USDA proposal to limit potatoes in school meals

USDA grants $55 million for specialty crops

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 - It's an extremely sunny day for thousands of specialty crop growers in California.

Goodlatte offers chicken industry relief from ethanol mandate

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 - A former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee believes that the political momentum has shifted in in the direction

Washington Week Ahead: Hot topics for the high court

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 — The U.S. Supreme Court convenes Monday and will face a number of high-profile cases, including whether or not to review an Appeals Court decision

 New campaign seeks labels for genetically engineered crops

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 — The Center for Food Safety (CFS) announced its filing of a legal petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today, demanding

White House submits legislation for free trade agreements

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 — After being stalled for years, President Barack Obama formally sent the legislation for three pending Free Trade Agreements

 USDA names new staff for NRE, RMA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to add two new staff members to the Natural Resources and Environment mission area and the Risk Management Agency.

Beginning farmers and ranchers receive 2011 grants

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30- Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced 36 beginning farmer and rancher grants at a total of $18 million today.

NCFC Executive Board Approves Farmer Co-op Priorities for the Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29—The executive board of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives this week approved a set of priorities for farmer co-ops

 Farm Bureau offers farm bill outline

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -The largest U.S. farm organization asked Congress Thursday to continue the existing farm safety net structure in the 2012 Farm Bill

 American Soybean Association releases 2012 Farm Bill Proposal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29- The American Soybean Association today released its proposal for the 2012 Farm Bill, "Risk Management for America's Farmers."

Unemployment remains steady in rural America

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28- Employment rates in rural areas are not significantly improving, according to USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) report

Vilsack announces payments to producers of biofuels

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that USDA will make payments to more than 160 energy producers in 41 states

Ag groups present conservation requirements for 2012 Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 - A coalition of 56 policy and advocacy organizations released their requirements to Congress today for the 2012 Farm Bill

Op-ed: Market competition is good for consumers, farmers and ranchers

In June 2010, the U.S. government provided some simple clarifications to the law that governs the relationship between livestock producers and the meatpackers and processors who buy their animals.

Senate approves revised continuing resolution

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26- Senate Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement Monday night that will keep the government running until November 18 and provide

Judge upholds Bunge's decision to reject Viptera corn

SIOUX CITY, IA, Sept. 27 - Grain exporter Bunge can continue to refuse delivery of corn containing one of Syngenta's biotech traits - for now. A federal judge denied

Judge upholds Bunge's decision to reject Viptera corn

SOUIX CITY, IA, Sept. 27 - Grain exporter Bunge can continue to refuse delivery of corn containing one of Syngenta's biotech traits - for now. A federal judge denied