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Senate weighs farm bill overhauling ag programs
WASHINGTON - The farm bill under debate in the Senate would be the nation’s first major overhaul of federal agriculture programs in decades, including an end to the policy of paying farmers whether they grow crops or not.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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WASHINGTON - The farm bill under debate in the Senate would be the nation’s first major overhaul of federal agriculture programs in decades, including an end to the policy of paying farmers whether they grow crops or not.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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150th anniversary of the Morrill Act
FARGO, N.D. — Happy anniversary, land grants. North Dakota State University hosted a Great Plains Land-Grant Summit June 12 and 13 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of federal legislation that made possible state college and universities such as NDSU, the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University and Montana State University. More than a century later, those universities remain vital for teaching, research and extension of agricultural and other information to the masses.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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FARGO, N.D. — Happy anniversary, land grants. North Dakota State University hosted a Great Plains Land-Grant Summit June 12 and 13 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of federal legislation that made possible state college and universities such as NDSU, the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University and Montana State University. More than a century later, those universities remain vital for teaching, research and extension of agricultural and other information to the masses.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Crop insurance under fire
WASHINGTON — The American Association of Crop Insurers and the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau are urging the Senate to reject all the amendments that would change the crop insurance section of the farm bill, but reform coalitions are urging the senators to consider passing them. The groups, which represent crop insurance agents and companies, issued the statement recently.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — The American Association of Crop Insurers and the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau are urging the Senate to reject all the amendments that would change the crop insurance section of the farm bill, but reform coalitions are urging the senators to consider passing them. The groups, which represent crop insurance agents and companies, issued the statement recently.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Minn. canola plant reaches rated capacity
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Minn. canola plant reaches rated capacity
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Advocating for wildlife
NEW ORLEANS — At some point in our lives, most of us have been offered this advice: If you keep expectations low, you won’t be disappointed.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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NEW ORLEANS — At some point in our lives, most of us have been offered this advice: If you keep expectations low, you won’t be disappointed.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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Farm bill stalled
WASHINGTON — With the farm bill stalled on the Senate floor, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D., Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., and Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., on June 14 introduced an amendment to raise target prices and continue countercylical payments for the next five years that may be the key to get the farm bill through the Senate.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — With the farm bill stalled on the Senate floor, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D., Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., and Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., on June 14 introduced an amendment to raise target prices and continue countercylical payments for the next five years that may be the key to get the farm bill through the Senate.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Senate rejects amendment to end sugar program
WASHINGTON — The Senate on June 13 debated and rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and others to end the sugar program.
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — The Senate on June 13 debated and rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and others to end the sugar program.
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Crop insurance under fire
WASHINGTON — The American Association of Crop Insurers and the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau are urging the Senate to reject all the amendments that would change the crop insurance section of the farm bill but reform coalitions are urging the senators to consider passing them.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — The American Association of Crop Insurers and the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau are urging the Senate to reject all the amendments that would change the crop insurance section of the farm bill but reform coalitions are urging the senators to consider passing them.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Senate votes to proceed on farm bill
Bill eliminates direct payments, expands crop insurance for produce
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Bill eliminates direct payments, expands crop insurance for produce
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Promoting conservation and saving taxpayer dollars
Protect our Prairies Act will save money, preserve wildlife habitat
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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Protect our Prairies Act will save money, preserve wildlife habitat
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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Senate votes to proceed on farm bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-8 today on a motion to proceed on the farm bill, and the White House issued a strong statement of support in favor of the bill, although the administration wants further cuts to crop insurance and commodity program spending.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-8 today on a motion to proceed on the farm bill, and the White House issued a strong statement of support in favor of the bill, although the administration wants further cuts to crop insurance and commodity program spending.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Agweek - News
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EWG study criticizes crop insurance
WASHINGTON — As the Senate makes plans to take up the farm bill, the Environmental Working Group last week released a study of crop insurance that shows some farms get big premium subsidies including those in North Dakota and Minnesota and urged Congress to consider releasing the names of crop insurance beneficiaries and putting limits on the subsidies.
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — As the Senate makes plans to take up the farm bill, the Environmental Working Group last week released a study of crop insurance that shows some farms get big premium subsidies including those in North Dakota and Minnesota and urged Congress to consider releasing the names of crop insurance beneficiaries and putting limits on the subsidies.
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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USDA seeking comments on release times for statistical reports
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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USDA seeking comments on release times for statistical reports
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Prices and payments
WASHINGTON — As the Senate appears ready to take up a farm bill that would make payments to farmers when their revenue goes down, House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., says after spending a week in his district, he is determined to put a target price and countercyclical payment program in the House version of the bill.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — As the Senate appears ready to take up a farm bill that would make payments to farmers when their revenue goes down, House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., says after spending a week in his district, he is determined to put a target price and countercyclical payment program in the House version of the bill.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Consumers win by curbing price volatility
WASHINGTON — With gas prices ticking higher and the summer months approaching, no relief is in sight. Gas prices affect not only your cost at the pump, but also the cost to transport goods you use in everyday life, such as food and clothing. With an economy that is slowly recovering, spikes in the price of fuel could spell disaster. Congress needs to act to ensure our economic recovery is not derailed.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — With gas prices ticking higher and the summer months approaching, no relief is in sight. Gas prices affect not only your cost at the pump, but also the cost to transport goods you use in everyday life, such as food and clothing. With an economy that is slowly recovering, spikes in the price of fuel could spell disaster. Congress needs to act to ensure our economic recovery is not derailed.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Senate farm bill not a sure thing
WASHINGTON — Forty-five senators and a wide range of national farm and commodity groups have urged Senate leaders to bring the farm bill that passed the Senate Agriculture Committee on April 26 to the floor, but most southern senators and rice and peanut growers remain opposed to the bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., and ranking member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., have said they will take a different approach.
Monday, May, 21, 2012 - Agweek - News
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WASHINGTON — Forty-five senators and a wide range of national farm and commodity groups have urged Senate leaders to bring the farm bill that passed the Senate Agriculture Committee on April 26 to the floor, but most southern senators and rice and peanut growers remain opposed to the bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., and ranking member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., have said they will take a different approach.
Monday, May, 21, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Collin Peterson wants farm bill input
Monday, May, 21, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Collin Peterson wants farm bill input
Monday, May, 21, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Farmers need safety net
PIERRE, S.D. — Farming and ranching is the heart and soul of South Dakota, but as we know, being in the agriculture industry carries a huge risk because much is left up to Mother Nature. A flood, drought or other natural disaster could wipe out a year’s profits. Just last year, the heat wave we experienced killed more than 1,500 head of cattle as well as other livestock.
Monday, May, 21, 2012 - Agweek - News
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PIERRE, S.D. — Farming and ranching is the heart and soul of South Dakota, but as we know, being in the agriculture industry carries a huge risk because much is left up to Mother Nature. A flood, drought or other natural disaster could wipe out a year’s profits. Just last year, the heat wave we experienced killed more than 1,500 head of cattle as well as other livestock.
Monday, May, 21, 2012 - Agweek - News
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