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USDA announces final rule on broadband grants
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2013 - The Agriculture Department issued a final rule today that aims to better target Community Connect broadband grants toCOOL supporters urge USDA to move on final rule
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 - Supporters of the U.S. country-of-origin labeling (COOL) program today urged the Agriculture Department to issue a final rule to modify
EWG, Babcock issue crop insurance criticisms
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013- A report commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) concludes that record crop insurance payouts are a result of a flawed federal crop insurance structureObama nominates Froman as new US Trade Representative
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013- President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Mike Froman as U.S. Trade Representative today. Froman held a post as White HouseUSDA considers GE potato petition
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013- USDA will consider a petition for a genetically engineered potato from theUSDA considers GE potato petition
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013- USDA will consider a petition for a genetically engineered potato fromUSDA and EPA release report on honey bee health
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a report on honey beeU.S. agriculture welcomes international biotech agreement
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 - In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the United States, joined by the governments of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Paraguay,Egg industry lawyer: HSUS 'caved' on legislation
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 - The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) caved on federal legislation regulatingObama signs bill into law to end furlough of air traffic controllers
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 - President Obama signed legislation into law today that will avoid further furloughs of air traffic controllers acrossOp-Ed: Aquaculture is Agriculture, Exports and Jobs
The United States imports nearly 90% of the seafood we consume, over half of which is produced through aquaculture (farm raised seafood products).NAWG names new CEO
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 - The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) named a new chief executive officer today who has a long history within the soybean industry.FDA considers limits on caffeinated foods
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 - With a growing number of food companies adding caffeine to everything from candy to potato chipsCanadian team showcases ag research during BIO convention
CHICAGO, May 1, 2013- Canadian research projects highlighted at the Biotechnology Industry Organization's (BIO) 2013 International Convention in Chicago last week includeTop House lawmakers want better look at pesticide effects
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 - Two House committee chairmen called for a return to the drawing board yesterday after the releaseG-8 conference panelists push for agricultural open data
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2013 - Quality agricultural open data throughout the world, and particularly in impoverished countries in Africa, is needed to help stem hunger andSenators seek WTO challenge on EU ethanol duties
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2013 - The Obama Administration should consider a World Trade Organization (WTO) challenge to the European Union's "unprecedented" anti-dumpingCongress moves fast to end furlough of air traffic controllers
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2013 - President Obama is expected to soon sign legislation into law that will avoid further furloughs of air traffic controllers acrossLucas tells stakeholders to target fringe lawmakers on farm bill
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 - House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., today urged agriculture groups and other stakeholders, who want a long-term farm bill, to putLucas tells stakeholders to target fringe lawmakers on farm bill
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 - House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., today urged agriculture groups and other stakeholders, who want a long-term farm bill, to put political pressure on lawmakers with little experience in agricultural policy.
Senate Democrats send a message to rural America
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2013 - Senate Democrats sent a strong message to rural America yesterday at a Rural Summit: We've got your back.Goodlatte introduces bills to bolster farm worker program
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2013 - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., today introduced two bills that aim to provide a workable temporary agricultural guest worker program andGoodlatte, Scott offer milk margin protection, no deductions
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2013- Reps. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and David Scott, D-Ga., yesterday introduced a bill that would offer dairy farmers revenue protectionSenate Finance Committee thumbs up for Pacific trade talks
WASHINGTON-April 24, 2013 Senior members of the Senate Finance Committee signaled today that they want the administration to negotiate a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreementSenate plans to move quickly on a new farm bill
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 - Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D- Mich., told participants attending a Rural Summit today that she plans to markup a new
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Rep. Steve King
Representative Steve King
Congressman Steve King is an outspoken conservative member of the House Agriculture Committee. In this week's Open Mic, the Iowa Republican shares his observations about the farm bill that the committee wrote last week. King put through an egg amendment that may keep states from imposing standards that restrict commerce with other states. He also wants to cut the cost of SNAP and reduce other expenditures as well. King, who is in line to be chairman when the next farm bill comes up in 2018, also discusses how committee membership has changed.
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