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FARM AND RURAL POLICY NEWS:
House Republicans request intervention before Dodd-Frank rules deadline
WASHINGTON, October 5, 2012- House Republican chairmen, including House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., asked Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to intervene
Agri-Pulse welcomes Aarian Marshall
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2012 - Aarian Marshall has joined the Agri-Pulse team as our fall intern.
Researchers analyze potential impacts of an RFS waiver
WASHINGTON, October 5, 2012- The Food and Agricultural Policy Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri analyzed some of the impacts of Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) waiverUSDA Releases Results of the 2011 Certified Organic Production Survey
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified organic growers in the United States sold over $3.5 billion organically grown agricultural commodities in 2011, according to the results of the 2011 Certified Organic Production Survey.FAO Food Price Index up 1.4 percent in September
WASHINGTON, October 4, 2012- After two months of stability, the FAO Food Price Index rose slightly in September 2012, up 1.4 percent, or 3 points, from its level in August.European Food Safety Authority rejects controversial French study on GMO corn
PARMA, ITALY, Oct. 4, 2012 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rejected a controversial paper by French scientists which tried to link genetically modified (GM) corn to increases in the risk of cancer.
Presidential debate gives Romney new momentum
DENVER, CO., Oct. 4, 2012 - President Barack Obama and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney went head to head last night in their first official debate, taking the stage at the University of DenverKansas lawmakers challenge USDA school lunch requirements
WASHINGTON, October 3, 2012- Congressman Tim Huelskamp, R-Kans., challenged USDA to embrace its own calorie and nutrition requirements implemented
Which presidential candidate will be elected the Big Cheese?'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2012 - Who says watching the presidential debates can't be fun and fulfilling? Just ask Chester Cheetah,Merrigan outlines uncertainty for agriculture at United Fresh policy conference
WASHINGTON, October 3, 2012- Two huge pieces of uncertainty linger for agriculture in the last months of 2012, said USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen MerriganChefs Promote Soy-Based Diets in DC Metro Area and Abroad
Alexandria, VA, Oct 2, 2012 - Two worldly chefs brought a bit of soy-inspired finesse to Alexandria-area T.C. Williams High School today, in a demonstration supported byFarmer co-ops set new sales records, CHS leads the pack
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2012 - The nation's farmer-owned cooperatives posted record sales in 2011, surpassing the previous record sales year of 2008 byThe 2008 Farm Bill expires Sept. 30. Now what?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2012 - At the stroke of midnight, the 2008 farm bill that guided a wide range of food, farm and rural programs over the last five years will technically expire.Vilsack announces last of specialty crop funding from 2008 farm bill
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 1, 2012-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $101 million grants to support specialty crop initiatives, while emphasizing the challenges for USDA in lightFarm groups say farm bill passage should be first order of business after election
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2012 - Farmers and ranchers want a new farm bill to be the first order of business when members of the U.S. House of Representatives return for a lame duck sessionMelinda Gates emphasizes research investment at African Green Revolution Forum
ARUSHA, Tanzania, September 28, 2012- During the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Tanzania Thursday, Melinda Gates emphasized the need for targeted agricultural research investments to improveThe 2008 Farm Bill expires Sept. 30. Now what?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2012 - At the stroke of midnight, the 2008 farm bill that guided a wide range of food, farm and rural programs over the last five years will technically expire.USDA announces SURE sign-up for 2011 crop disaster losses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2012— As drought-stricken farmers across the U.S. struggle to deal with their 2012 losses, USDA's Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan Garcia announced today that the sign-up period for 2011 cropUSDA reports low soybean, corn and wheat stocks
WASHINGTON, September 28, 2012- In its Grain Stocks summary today, USDA reported corn, soybean and wheat stocks lower than aFuels America coalition defends Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON, September 27, 2012- A new coalition named Fuels America, made up of renewable fuel stakeholders and some farm groups, announced their campaign to defend the Renewable Fuel StandardCotton leaders seek action on contract defaults
WASHINGTON, September 27, 2012 - Cotton industry leaders reported to federal government officials this week that export contracts worth nearly $1 billion, covering sales of more than 4 million balesOp-Ed: Why are we Gathering?
September 25, 2012 - Farming, ranching and forest land management is a delicate balance of hard work, vision, perseverance, faith, and preparation.Secretary Vilsack Announces Soybean Board Appointments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the appointment of 16 members to the United Soybean Board.Obama and Romney answer Farm Bureau questionnaire
WASHINGTON, September 25, 2012 - President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney outlined reasons why farmers and ranchers should support their respective goalsRomney leads among rural voters in swing states
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2012 - Republican Mitt Romney holds a 14 percentage-point lead over President Barack Obama among
interview WITH:
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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