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| 5/23/2012
Consensus ahead for committee exploring coexistence?
WASHINGTON, May 23 - The next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21) organized by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, which addresses the issue of coexistence between
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Grassley scolds FCC on LightSquared handling
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2012- LightSquared had extensive help from influential lobbyists to gain approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the White House for itsNRCS, Nature Conservancy and partners purchase Florida land for conservation
KISSIMMEE, FLA. May 22 - The Nature Conservancy announced the purchase of a large and continuous piece of land critical for wildlife passage and the recovery of theRiver restoration projects to begin in every state and DC
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2012- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today identified river projects in 10 western and Pacific Northwest states to serve as models of the America's GreatMonsanto to purchase planting technology developer
ST. LOUIS, MO. May 23 -Monsanto Company announced it reached an agreement to purchase planting technology developer
Agri-Pulse welcomes Kristin Merony
WASHINGTON, May 21 - Kristin Merony has joined the Agri-Pulse team as our summer intern. She's no stranger to our newsletter and web siteNRCS updates investments in Mississippi River Basin wetland projects
WASHINGTON, May 22 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and its partners will investDo you want to be an Ag Ambassador?
INDIANAPOLIS, May 21 - Collegiate FFA, a program of the National FFA Organization, is now accepting applicationsMost states ahead of planting averages
WASHINGTON, May 22 - Farmers took advantage of the warm, dry weather to plant early this year. With timely rainfall giving the plants a good start, farmers are on pace toCME Group starts expanded trading hours
CHICAGO, May 20 - After receiving approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Friday, the CME Group plans to offer expanded electronic trading hoursOp-Ed:Farmers 'Pay it forward' with pizza
My family participated in the Ag Pizza Party to show our support for Domino's Pizza, which recently announced it would rely on animal experts to determine the best way to raiseWashington Week Ahead: Doors close on jobs across Rural America
WASHINGTON, May 20 - Democrats and Republicans both say they are focused on job creation, but plant closures across Rural America this weekPresident Obama announces new initiative to fight world hunger, poverty
Washington DC, USA, May 18 - President Barack Obama announced a new public-private effort today with forty-nine companies committing to invest over $3 billionSenators debate merits of proposed Clean Energy Standard
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012- Senators debated the merits of legislation that would create a national standard for clean energy use in electric energy generation during a Senate CommitteeNFU to CFTC: Hold comment period regarding extended trading days
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2012) - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Gary Gensler today urging the chairman to establish a 30-dayCME Group outlines revised CBOT grain and oilseed trading hours
CHICAGO, May 17 - Pending Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) certification, the CME Group plans to offer expanded market access to a variety of CBOT futuresHow bloggers influence ag policy
WASHINGTON, May 16 - Whether you are an avid blog reader or ignore the blogosphere entirely, finding out where food and ag bloggers get their informationReport urges U.S. leadership and funding for life sciences
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012-The United States is not sustaining its historically strong investments in biomedical research that once propelled it to global life sciences leadership, whileRep. Conaway: House farm bill will offer choices
WASHINGTON, May 17 - A House Agriculture subcommittee continued their second day of setting the stage for writing a much differentEconomist sees conditions ripening for new 'Dust Bowl'
WASHINGTON, May 16 - Political and market forces could combine to create a perfect storm of elements that contribute to a new dust bowlHouse Ag Committee hears criticism of Senate Committee's Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012- While the House Agriculture Committee considers its development of the 2012 Farm Bill, the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and RiskRancher upsets favorites for Nebraska GOP Senate nod
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012- Debra S. Fischer, a rancher and state senator from Nebraska's sparsely-populated sand hills, upset two better-known men with experience in statewideStabenow and Roberts on farm bill: Don't kick the can down the road
WASHINGTON, May 16 - Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich, expressed confidence today that the U.S. Senate will debate their committee's 2012 Farm Bill withinthe daily voice
event calendar
- June 12 - 15, 2012
American Agri-Women Fly In Washington DC
- June 13-15, 2012
National Biodiesel Board Meeting Washington DC
- June 15-17, 2012
National Council of Farmer Coops Conference Washington DC
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Author:
Marshall Matz
Ag Grads: A Call to Action
It is wonderful to be back on campus in Storrs and a thrill to share
Author:
Mark Edelman and Barry Flinchbaugh
Senate Ag Committee's Version of the Next Farm Bill
ME. Well professor, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry has passed a new bi-partisan farm bill.
Author:
Jon Scholl
Conservation Compliance: Let's Talk Straight
This farm bill cycle has seen some remarkable displays of unity. Last fall, both Houses
Author:
Bruce Knight
Making the Most of Manure
Converting animal waste to methane to energy doesn't generally produce a lot of excitement.Author:
Mark Edelman and Barry Flinchbaugh
Gasoline Prices, Fuel Standards, & Tax Credits
ME. Professor, I attended a coop meeting for an Iowa ethanol producer last week, in which over 90 percent of the members voted in favorAuthor:
Marshall Matz
USDA's 150th Birthday: A Teachable Moment
Milk is pasteurized, homogenized and has vitamins A and D added. Bread is enrichedAuthor:
Jon Scholl
Agriculture is Less About Politics, More About Policy on the 2012 Farm Bill
News stories and commentaries describe a federal government that is dysfunctional, hampered by a permanent election cycleAuthor:
Bruce Knight
2012 Farm Bill: Managing Risk Wisely
What programs do we need to support major commodities that American farmers produce? Virtually every farm bill in recent memory has adopted essentially the sameAuthor:
Mark Edelman and Barry Flinchbaugh
Brazil Tour: Food vs. Environment
ME. Professor, I just toured Brazil with a delegation of agricultural leadersAuthor:
Bruce Knight
2012 Farm Bill: Good Nutrition Is More Than Homegrown
More than 70 percent of USDA's budget is devoted to programs to increase food security and reduce hunger,
Author:
Larry Combest
What It Will Take To Pass a Farm Bill
Growing up and working on my own family farm during hard timesAuthor:
Bruce Knight
2012 Farm Bill: Conservation and the Environment
On February 28, the Senate Committee on Agriculture farm bill hearing will focus on conservation and the environment.Author:
Edelman and Flinchbaugh
Financial Crisis Lingering Effects, Causes, and Cures
ME. Professor, the recent political rhetoric on creating jobs and supporting entrepreneurs raises the focus on financial system claims of plenty
interview WITH:
Mike Johanns
Senator Mike Johanns on the pending farm bill.
Mike Johanns is an Iowa farm boy who headed west to Nebraska to serve as governor before heading east to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in the GW Bush administration before heading back to win an open U.S. Senate seat almost four years ago. He spoke about the politics of the pending farm bill and the challenges caused by geographical conflict. He also talked about the changing landscape for revered Republicans who are losing out to more conservative opponents and the surprising victory of a Nebraska Sandhills legislator who is now the Republican candidate for Nebraska's other seat in the U.S. Senate. Johanns heads up the "Aggies for Romney" campaign and was asked if he would accept the vice presidential slot with Governor Romney on the 2008 Repubican Ticket.
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