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Scotts Miracle-Gro will pay largest criminal penalty under FIFRA
WASHINGTON, September 10, 2012 - A federal district court in Columbus, Ohio, sentenced the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a producer of pesticides for commercial and consumer lawn and gardenVilsack on farm bill delay: Baloney!
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2012 - In one of his most strongly-worded attacks on the GOP leadership's failure to schedule floor time to vote on a new farm bill, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told farmers attending
Washington Week Ahead: Still searching for farm bill floor time
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2012 - Farm leaders from all around the U.S. tried to prod lawmakers into passing a new farm bill while members of Congress were back in their respective districts over the August recess.Ag groups ask Senate to refrain from disaster bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2012 - Citing concerns over further delays in completing a new five-year farm bill, thirteen farm organizations sent a letter to SenateObama includes biofuel and climate change in his convention speech
WASHINGTON, September 7, 2012- President Barack Obama gave his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. last night, where he usedFarm groups oppose Senate action on House-passed disaster bill
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 7, 2012 - Several agricultural associations signed a letter today that urged Senate leaders to refrain from supporting any legislation resembling the House-passed disaster billFarm groups file friend of the court brief in forestry case
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 7, 2012 - Stormwater runoff from tree harvesting and other forestry activities should not be subject to federal Clean Water Act permitting requirementsAg groups ask Senate to refrain from disaster bill
WASHINGTON, September 7, 2012- President Barack Obama gave his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. last night, where he used hisThe White House recognizes individuals for strengthening food security
WASHINGTON, September 6, 2012-The White House will welcome 11 Champions of Change today for their commitments to strengthen food security in the United States andFAO Food Price Index holds steady
ROME, September 6, 2012 - The FAO Food Price Index averaged 213 points in August 2012, unchanged from July. Presenting the Index at a press conference at FAO headquarters in Rome, Director-General
Leaders praise Obama's focus on Rural America
CHARLOTTE, NC. Sept. 4, 2012 - Rural leaders from across the United States, including Secretary Tom Vilsack, Senator Mark Begich of Alaska and Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana outlined the Obama Administration's accomplishments during a meeting of the Rural Council Tuesday at the 2012 DemocraticThe Organic Center moves to DC and combines efforts with the Organic Trade Association
WASHINGTON, September 5, 2012— Effective Sept. 1, The Organic Center is combining efforts with the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and relocating its headquarters from Boulder, Colo., to Washington, D.C.Overall food insecurity unchanged, while very low food security increases
WASHINGTON, September 5, 2012- The percentage of food insecure households in the United States remained essentially unchanged from 2010 to 2011, while the percentage with very low food security increasedHarvest progresses despite Isaac
WASHINGTON, September 5, 2012- According to USDA's Crop Progress report released Tuesday afternoon, 10 percent of the nation's corn is harvested and more than half of the crop isRural leaders urge farm bill passage, oppose extension
WASHINGTON, September 5, 2012- In a letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership last week, 44 organizations urged passage of the Farm Bill and inclusion of key rural development policy changesVilsack hails Obama at Democratic National Convention
CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 5, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday night to advocate for a second term forStanford study finds no nutrition benefits for organic vs. conventional foods
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2012 - Many consumers believe they are buying more nutrition for their buck when they purchase higher-priced organic products, butUSDA report predicts record exports
WASHINGTON, August 30, 2012 - Fiscal 2013 agricultural exports are projected at a record $143.5 billion, according to USDA's quarterly Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade reportSecretary Vilsack Announces Grants to Support Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
BOONE, Iowa, Aug. 30, 2012-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $18 million in grants to organizations across 24 statesUSDA Report reveals conservation efforts have strong, positive impacts in watershed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2012 - A new study shows that conservation practices have made great strides in reducing pollutant losses from cultivated cropland in the Missouri River Basin.Vilsack extends emergency grazing to assist ranchers impacted by drought
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a two-month extension for emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres this weekChairman Lucas: Just give me floor time to move a farm bill
TAMPA, August 29-2012 - House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-OK, is ready to get a farm bill done. So ready that he told those attendingERS report weighs influences on China's DDGS export market
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012- While China's demand for feed ingredients makes it an important export market for U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), or the residual co-products from ethanol production, the volume
2012 farm income expected to hit record level
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012- USDA's Economic Research Service updated its 2012 Farm Sector Income Forecast yesterday, indicating a record income value for farmers in 2012 despiteMonsanto announces schools selected to receive education funds
BOONE, Iowa, Aug. 28, 2012 - Monsanto announced at the Farm Progress Show on Tuesday that its education program chose 176 school districts in 35 states to receive grants of up to
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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