- St. Louis Fed Finds Q1 Farm Income Higher Than Expected
Lenders worry weak economy and high input costs will be biggest hurdle
05/17/2013
- 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
- Drought Monitor Reflects Few Improvements
Few significant improvements appear on Drought Monitor, but spotty showers bring short term relief
05/16/2013
- Senate Farm Bill Headed To Floor
Farm Bill passes through Senate Ag Committee in 15-5 roll call vote
05/14/2013
- APHIS Calls for Five-Year Recordkeeping on Livestock
USDA APHIS rule will alter length of time approved animal facilities, slaughterhouses and renderers will be required to retain animal records
05/13/2013
- House Releases Farm Bill Draft
House version of 2013 Farm Bill boasts nearly $40 billion in savings
05/10/2013
- Video Tours Pork Plant With Temple Grandin
Pork plant tour video is part of animal handling 'glass walls' project
05/10/2013
- Senators Aim To Strengthen Antibiotic Data Availability
Gillibrand, Collins and Feinstein say public should be more aware of antimicrobial drug use in agriculture; aim to strengthen FDA accountability
05/09/2013
- Whirlwind of Farm Bill Talk Sets Up Action Next Week
Senate, House have markup dates and hope for a 2013 Farm Bill; Farm groups draft crop insurance agreement, and egg bill will have to wait for amendment rounds
05/07/2013
- USDA Research To Study Effects of Climate on Dairy, Beef Cattle
USDA to fund more than $19 million in dairy and beef research projects at UW-Madison and Oklahoma State University
05/07/2013