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Rule finalized for synthetic methionine allowance in organic poultry production
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012— The National Organic Program published a final rule that extends the allowance for synthetic methionine in organic poultry production at reduced levelsCorn carryin boosts US corn supplies
WASHINGTON, September 18 2012- Higher projected corn carryin boosts U.S. corn supplies despite declined production, according to an Economic Research Service
Global farm support drops to lowest level since 1986
WASHINGTON, September 19, 2012 - Government support for farmers in the 34 countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development fell to 19 percent ofUSDA expands drought assistance to 22 States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $11.8 million in additional financial and technical assistance to help crop and livestock producers in 22 states apply conservation practicesNational Immigration Forum spotlights agricultural labor shortages
WASHINGTON, September 19, 2012-Ralph Broetje, President of Broetje Orchards, which consists of more than 6,000 acres of apples and cherries in Washington State, may be 500 people short
Corn carryin boosts US corn supplies
WASHINGTON, September 18 2012- Higher projected corn carryin boosts U.S. corn supplies despite declined production, according to an Economic Research ServiceNRCS Chief White: New partnership takes the bite out of the ESA
WASHINGTON, September 17, 2012- The National Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced a collaboration Sunday night thatWashington Week Ahead: Short-term farm bill extension?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2012 - With just three legislative days left before members of the U.S. House of Representatives leave town untilEPA sets bio-based diesel volumes for 2013
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) increased the biodiesel volume requirement for next year under theDairy state lawmakers request adjustments to MILC
WASHINGTON, September 14, 2012- In absence of a new five-year farm bill, 60 senators and representatives requested House and Senate leaders to adjustHouse passes short-term funding plan
WASHINGTON, September 14, 2012- The House passed a six-month continuing resolution last night to keep the government funded throughAg Issues Debate Heats Up Presidential Race
DES MOINES, IA- September 12, 2012 -With less than 60 days to go before the presidential election, the Romney and Obama campaigns met in Iowa to debate farm policy through surrogates;GOP leaders whip farm bill extension
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2012 - House GOP leaders are in the process of trying to assess the potential vote count in anticipation of offering eitherAg leaders want more pressure from constituents for a farm bill
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2012- Without more pressure from constituents, a new five-year farm bill will not pass through the House this year, said House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson, D-Minn. at a rally near the CapitolBraley files farm bill discharge petition
WASHINGTON, September 13, 2012- Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, filed his discharge petition to force the House farm bill to the floor todayBeef Products Inc. sues ABC News for $1 billion
DAKOTA DUNES, S.D., September 13, 2012 —Beef Products, Inc. (BPI) announced its suit against ABC News today for defamatory coverage of the product, lean finely textured beef (LFTB).Beef Products Inc. sues ABC News for $1 billion
DAKOTA DUNES, S.D., September 13, 2012 —Beef Products, Inc. (BPI) announced its suit against ABC News today for defamatory coverage of the product, lean finely textured beef (LFTB).Beef Products Inc. sues ABC News for $1 billion
DAKOTA DUNES, S.D., September 13, 2012 — Beef Products, Inc. (BPI) announced its suit against ABC News today for defamatory coverage of the product, lean finely textured beefAg Issues Debate Heats Up Presidential Race
DES MOINES, IA- September 12, 2012 -With less than 60 days to go before the presidential election, the Romney and Obama campaigns met in Iowa to debate farm policy through surrogates;Gov. Dalrymple, CHS announce plan for major fertilizer plant
BISMARCK, N.D.,September 12, 2012-Gov. Jack Dalrymple and leaders of CHS Inc., the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperative, today announced that the company is taking steps toward constructing a nitrogen fertilizer
Rep. Huelskamp: Farm Bill delay all about Iowa
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2012 - Even before the Farm Bill Now rally wrapped up around noon today, some members of Congress were meeting to explain their views on cutting federal spending - including their desire to cut even more out of new farm bill.US corn and soybean production lowered while global wheat stocks decline
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2012- U.S. corn and soybean production estimates are lowered due to this year's drought conditions and Russia's wheat reductions caused global wheat suppliesVilsack emphasizes RFS energy debate at Growth Energy meeting
WASHINGTON, September 11, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack pledged his support for the Renewable Fuels Standard at the Growth Energy executive leadership conferenceFarm Bill rally speakers announced
WASHINGTON (Sept. 10, 2012) - The "Farm Bill Now!" coalition will host a rally on U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday morning to encourage Congress to pass a new, comprehensive, five-year farm bill before current farm
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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