Stories Tagged farm bill

1. 7 Things You Might Have Missed this Week

   Impressive planting progress, country of origin labeling and a moveable 'rain' shed

   05/24/2013

2. 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

3. Senate Farm Bill Debate Marches On

   Senators tackle four amendments on day four of Farm Bill debate; wrap up discussion until June 3

   05/23/2013

4. Sugar Policy Dominates Farm Bill Discussion

   Senators entertain amendments to eliminate sugar program, establish SNAP block grants

   05/22/2013

5. 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

6. Senate Begins Consideration of 2013 Farm Bill

   Sen. McCain offers first amendment to Senate Farm Bill

   05/20/2013

7. 7 Things You Might Have Missed This Week

   Farm Bill, organic crop insurance expansion and a recipe for a good 'pie'

   05/17/2013

8. Stabenow Outlines Plan Forward For Senate Farm Bill

   Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman recaps Farm Bill provisions, indicates timeline

   05/16/2013

9. Ag Interests React To House Farm Bill

   Ag, energy and conservation groups have generally positive feedback for House Ag Committee, though for some groups aspects of the bill don't meet muster

   05/16/2013

10. House Ag Committee Passes 2013 Farm Bill

    The House Ag Committee passes farm bill 36-10 in 10 hours of debate.

    05/15/2013