- 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
- Sugar Policy Dominates Farm Bill Discussion
Senators entertain amendments to eliminate sugar program, establish SNAP block grants
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
- Senate Begins Consideration of 2013 Farm Bill
Sen. McCain offers first amendment to Senate Farm Bill
05/20/2013
- Stabenow Outlines Plan Forward For Senate Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman recaps Farm Bill provisions, indicates timeline
05/16/2013
- 7 Things You Might Have Missed This Week
Action on the Farm Bill, a new use for tobacco, and a message for rural school guidance counselors
05/10/2013
- 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