- 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
- House Ag Committee Passes 2013 Farm Bill
The House Ag Committee passes farm bill 36-10 in 10 hours of debate.
05/15/2013
- House Releases Farm Bill Draft
House version of 2013 Farm Bill boasts nearly $40 billion in savings
05/10/2013
- State and National Dairy Groups Take Sides on Farm Bill Programs
National Milk Producers, IDFA head up groups with differing opinions on the next steps for dairy policy in the 2013 Farm Bill
05/08/2013
- House Members Request More Complete ESA Pesticides Report
House Ag Committee leader says farmers need specific answers about regulatory processes in determining pesticide safety for endangered wildlife
05/01/2013
- Bill Expands Opportunities for Beginning Farmers
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to assist beginning farmers and ranchers, just ahead of Farm Bill talks
04/29/2013
- Specialty Crops Gain Attention in Farm Bill Talks
Legislators hear testimony from specialty crop stakeholders, discuss way forward for larger Farm Bill provisions
04/24/2013