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ND senators decry crop insurance, conservation compliance link
The Senate farm bill scheduled for debate May 21 would link crop insurance to conservation compliance, significantly affecting North Dakota farmers who drained wetlands to allow more room for valuable crops. The House bill does not link the two.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Agweek - News
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The Senate farm bill scheduled for debate May 21 would link crop insurance to conservation compliance, significantly affecting North Dakota farmers who drained wetlands to allow more room for valuable crops. The House bill does not link the two.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Groups agree on conservation, crop insurance
Farm groups have agreed to endorse ineligibility for premium assistance if conservation mandates aren’t met.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Farm groups have agreed to endorse ineligibility for premium assistance if conservation mandates aren’t met.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Focus on a farm bill
The Democratic-controlled Senate wants to make a small cut in food stamps, and Stabenow is likely to propose a cut of about $4 billion over 10 years, while the Republican-controlled House wants a much bigger cut.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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The Democratic-controlled Senate wants to make a small cut in food stamps, and Stabenow is likely to propose a cut of about $4 billion over 10 years, while the Republican-controlled House wants a much bigger cut.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Where does your food come from?
It's important to acknowledge the contributions of agriculture. If you’re like many Americans, your answer to “Where does your food come from?” is the grocery store, when in fact, this is just where it’s distributed. In reality, many people are unaware of agriculture in their lives, and what it takes to have food on their table.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - Opinion
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It's important to acknowledge the contributions of agriculture. If you’re like many Americans, your answer to “Where does your food come from?” is the grocery store, when in fact, this is just where it’s distributed. In reality, many people are unaware of agriculture in their lives, and what it takes to have food on their table.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Agweek - Opinion
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House Ag Committee chairman has farm bill plan
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., told Agweek on April 26 that he is planning a farm bill that will cut $38 billion in spending over 10 years, $3 billion more than last year, with $20 billion coming from the food stamps account and $18 billion from the rest of the bill.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Agweek - News
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., told Agweek on April 26 that he is planning a farm bill that will cut $38 billion in spending over 10 years, $3 billion more than last year, with $20 billion coming from the food stamps account and $18 billion from the rest of the bill.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Farm Bureau: direct payment cuts are unfair
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to cut $156 million out of this year's direct payment allotment.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Agweek - News
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to cut $156 million out of this year's direct payment allotment.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Consumers want meat details
More than a decade after mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) was first included in the farm bill, the debate continues.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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More than a decade after mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) was first included in the farm bill, the debate continues.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Immigration bill would create steady supply of labor for US farmers
Sweeping immigration legislation taking shape in the Senate will aim to overhaul the nation’s agriculture worker program to create a steady supply of labor for farmers and growers, who rely more than any other industry on workers who have come to the country illegally.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Sweeping immigration legislation taking shape in the Senate will aim to overhaul the nation’s agriculture worker program to create a steady supply of labor for farmers and growers, who rely more than any other industry on workers who have come to the country illegally.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Sequestration looms
Furlough dates will depend on labor agreements.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Furlough dates will depend on labor agreements.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Separate path for farm labor in Senate immigration plan
Agricultural laborers would be on a separate path to U.S. citizenship than other undocumented workers in the immigration reforms proposed by eight senators on Monday that cited the importance of feeding America.
Tuesday, January, 29, 2013 - Reuters - News
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Agricultural laborers would be on a separate path to U.S. citizenship than other undocumented workers in the immigration reforms proposed by eight senators on Monday that cited the importance of feeding America.
Tuesday, January, 29, 2013 - Reuters - News
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Vilsack urges support for Hagel
Says newly nominated defense secretary will support renewable fuels.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Says newly nominated defense secretary will support renewable fuels.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Farm Bureau talks policy
Board members discuss immigration, farm bill at annual convention.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Board members discuss immigration, farm bill at annual convention.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Senate sportsmen's bill needs work
Legislation would impose on land-use rights
Monday, December, 17, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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Legislation would impose on land-use rights
Monday, December, 17, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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Farm bill is worth doing right
An old proverb states that a job worth doing is a job worth doing well. The farm bill and all it offers the U.S. as an engine for commerce, a safety net for all Americans facing economic hardship and as a spur to greater environmental stewardship is a task worth doing right.
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Agweek - News
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An old proverb states that a job worth doing is a job worth doing well. The farm bill and all it offers the U.S. as an engine for commerce, a safety net for all Americans facing economic hardship and as a spur to greater environmental stewardship is a task worth doing right.
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Ag's 'cliff'
The Minnesota Farm Bureau is pushing for Congress to retain the $5 million estate tax exemption, as well as low top rates.
Monday, November, 26, 2012 - Agweek - News
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The Minnesota Farm Bureau is pushing for Congress to retain the $5 million estate tax exemption, as well as low top rates.
Monday, November, 26, 2012 - Agweek - News
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AFBF recognizes Berg
On Oct. 22, the American Farm Bureau Federation presented Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., with its Friend of Farm Bureau award.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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On Oct. 22, the American Farm Bureau Federation presented Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., with its Friend of Farm Bureau award.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Farm bill's Sept. 30 expiration has farm groups pushing for action
U.S. farm groups and agricultural leaders say the Sept. 30 expiration of the U.S. farm bill will hurt farmers, ranchers and others in ag.
Tuesday, October, 02, 2012 - - News
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U.S. farm groups and agricultural leaders say the Sept. 30 expiration of the U.S. farm bill will hurt farmers, ranchers and others in ag.
Tuesday, October, 02, 2012 - - News
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Farm bill fumble
Speaker of the House John Boehner made the expected announcement Sept. 20 that the farm bill would see no action until after the election.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Speaker of the House John Boehner made the expected announcement Sept. 20 that the farm bill would see no action until after the election.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Sell grain now or wait?
Sell grain now at attractive prices or hold off in the hope that prices will rise even higher? That’s the difficult choice facing farmers this drought-ravaged fall.
Monday, August, 27, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Sell grain now at attractive prices or hold off in the hope that prices will rise even higher? That’s the difficult choice facing farmers this drought-ravaged fall.
Monday, August, 27, 2012 - Agweek - News
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House passes disaster assistance
After a week in which the House Republican leadership pulled an unpopular bill that would have extended the 2008 farm bill for a year, the House on Aug. 2 passed a farm disaster bill intended mostly to signal that legislators understand the problems of livestock producers in the drought.
Thursday, August, 02, 2012 - Agweek - News
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After a week in which the House Republican leadership pulled an unpopular bill that would have extended the 2008 farm bill for a year, the House on Aug. 2 passed a farm disaster bill intended mostly to signal that legislators understand the problems of livestock producers in the drought.
Thursday, August, 02, 2012 - Agweek - News
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