- 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 Bill to Cap Farm Payments Joins Senate Version
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry introduces Farm Program Integrity Act in House, still hope to include legislation in House Farm Bill debate
05/13/2013
- 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
- Grants Focus On Value Added Ag Products
USDA Rural Development grants help farmers and rural businesses improve existing products or expand marketing opportunities for current products
05/06/2013
- Conservation Stewardship Program Funding Available
Interested landowners, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to apply for CSP funding by May 31
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