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FARM AND RURAL POLICY NEWS:
Vilsack announces loan program for new, small farms
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today a "microloan" program aimed at boosting small and new farms by providing loans of up to $35,000 at an interest rate of less than five percent.Cattlemen ask Obama Administration to delay ferret reintroduction plan
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2013 - The United States Cattlemen's Association (USCA) and other agricultural groups say they need more time to study a controversial plan
Appeals court refuses to rehear case on EPA's E15 decision
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2013 - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia today refused attempts to rehear an earlier case in which the court struck down challenges to an Environmental Protection AgencyWashington Week Ahead: Behind-the-scenes talks continue on farm bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 - Lawmakers in both chambers are expected to continue to discuss how to proceed with a five-year farm bill, after efforts to passVilsack to AFBF: 2013 is the year for rural America to rebuild
NASHVILLE, Jan. 14, 2013 - A large part of the reason Congress did not pass a five-year farm bill is because rural America does not have the political clout it once had,AFBF's Stallman: Rural America still relevant
NASHVILLE, Jan. 13, 2013- Farmers, ranchers and rural Americans are still relevant, in spite of reports you might have read, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Bob Stallman toldUSDA announces investments in bioenergy research
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 11, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $25 million to fund research and development of next-generation
Court hears organic farmers' appeal against Monsanto
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013- The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) led an appeal of their dismissed caseWith pre-filed bill, New Mexico becomes latest GM labeling battleground
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2013 - A bill to require labeling of all genetically modified food product" for human and animal consumption has been pre-filed in the New Mexico State SenateGroups launch Agriculture Workforce Coalition to address labor needs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2013—Organizations representing a variety of agricultural employers today announced the formation of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC), which developedUSDA lowers corn harvest but increases yield estimates
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2013- The World Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) released by USDA today adjusted feed grain supply estimates higher for the 2012/2013 season due toUSDA joins agencies to announce national council for conservation service corps
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 - Leaders of eight federal departments and agencies today announced that they have signed an agreement setting up a national council to guide2012 was hottest year ever
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 - A new report released yesterday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirms what many American farmers may have known instinctually:Helpful bacteria attract investors
ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 10, 2013 - The agricultural biotechnology company NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. announced this week $7 million in financing from investors to commercialize a naturally occurring species of beneficial bacteriaFAO Food Price Index down 7 percent in 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 2013 - The FAO Food Price Index dropped for the third consecutive month in December 2012, edging down 1.1 percentCourt hears organic farmers' appeal against Monsanto
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013- The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) led an appeal of their dismissed case against Monsanto in Washington, DC today, in which they ask that the seed company guarantee protection from patent infringementSolis announces resignation as Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013 - Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced her resignation today, leaving behind the controversy her department sparkedUSDA names 597 counties as disaster areas due to drought
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to drought and heatNew study outlines options for fixing locks and dams
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 8, 2013 - Significant changes need to be made with respect to the level of funding and types of funding needed to improve the capacityNational Rural Housing Coalition features USDA housing programs in new report
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013 - A new report issued by the National Rural Housing Coalition focuses on validating the successes of USDA names 597 counties as disaster areas due to drought
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to drought and heat, makingUSDA to begin noon-time crop reports on January 11
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today reminds data users that the National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board will begin issuing several major USDA statistical reports atHouse Agriculture Committee unveils membership list
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., and ranking member Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., announced their committee rosters Jan. 4 for the 113th Congress.Peterson won't work on new farm bill until a promise from GOP leaders
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2013 - House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., refuses to work on a new five-year farm bill until House Republican leadershipFDA releases long-awaited food safety rules
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2013 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally released today two new food safety rules the agency says will
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Congressman Collin Peterson
Congressman Collin Peterson
With the Senate Agriculture Committee set to start writing a new farm bill on Tuesday and the House Agriculture Committee ready to follow a day later, Congressman Collin Peterson offers his views on how a new farm bill can hopefully get passed by both chambers this year. As the ranking Democrat, he talks about the compromises he's worked out with Chairman Frank Lucas on a host of issues and with Speaker John Boehner regarding dairy policy. Peterson also expresses confidence about a compromise on nutrition spending - even though the level of cuts in the House Agriculture Committee's draft bill are significantly higher than the Senate version.
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