- 7 Things You Might Have Missed this Week
Impressive planting progress, country of origin labeling and a moveable 'rain' shed
05/24/2013
- CBO Releases Cost Estimate for House Ag Committee-Passed Farm Bill
Congressional Budget Office estimates Farm Bill will fall short of projected $40B in deficit reduction
05/24/2013
- NASS Preps to Take Stock of Crops, Livestock
USDA is set to interview farmers and ranchers for livestock and crops reports
05/23/2013
- USDA Retains Country of Origin Labeling Requirement
USDA complies with World Trade Organization requirements but keeps COOL requirements
05/23/2013
- Storms, Rains Lend A Little Drought Relief
Rains across the Plains provide a bit of drought relief while stalling planting progress in the Midwest moving eastward.
05/23/2013
- Sugar Policy Dominates Farm Bill Discussion
Senators entertain amendments to eliminate sugar program, establish SNAP block grants
05/22/2013
- Porcine Diarrhea Virus Not a Food Safety Risk
Iowa Pork Industry Center, National Pork Board stress that PED virus is not a threat to food safety or other species
05/22/2013
- Sugar Policy, SNAP Key Points of Farm Bill Debate Day Two
Senators debated sugar policy and voted on controversial SNAP amendments Tuesday
05/21/2013
- Genomics Research May Make Bull Selection Easier
Researchers at Cornell University employ new technique to improve quality of milk and meat through easier breeding selection
05/21/2013
- Senate Begins Consideration of 2013 Farm Bill
Sen. McCain offers first amendment to Senate Farm Bill
05/20/2013