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More than 1,500 hogs die in Minnesota barn fire, North Dakota mule auction raises $21,000 for animal abuse investigation, and meat inspector furloughs are months away.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - - News
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More than 1,500 hogs die in Minnesota barn fire, North Dakota mule auction raises $21,000 for animal abuse investigation, and meat inspector furloughs are months away.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - - News
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Meat inspector furloughs several months away
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has acknowledged that it will be “several months” before meat inspectors are furloughed as part of across-the-board spending cuts that took effect March 1.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has acknowledged that it will be “several months” before meat inspectors are furloughed as part of across-the-board spending cuts that took effect March 1.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Horse slaughter plant might be approved by USDA
With a horse meat controversy raging in Europe, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is likely to approve a horse slaughtering plant in New Mexico in the next two months - making it the first time since 2007 that equine meat suitable for human consumption will be produced in the United States.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - New York Times New Service - News
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With a horse meat controversy raging in Europe, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is likely to approve a horse slaughtering plant in New Mexico in the next two months - making it the first time since 2007 that equine meat suitable for human consumption will be produced in the United States.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - New York Times New Service - 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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ND delegation will push 5-year farm bill
Offers optimism for 2013 passage.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Offers optimism for 2013 passage.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Safety, science and public perception
Local experts weigh in on Russia's decision this week to suspend imports of U.S. meat. Russia cited a controversial feed additive as its reason.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Local experts weigh in on Russia's decision this week to suspend imports of U.S. meat. Russia cited a controversial feed additive as its reason.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Agweek - News
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US presses Russia to "immediately" lift meat trade ban
The United States on Monday urged Russia to immediately lift a ban on imports of U.S. meat products because of the feed additive ractopamine and to honor the commitments it made last year when it joined the World Trade Organization.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - Reuters - News
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The United States on Monday urged Russia to immediately lift a ban on imports of U.S. meat products because of the feed additive ractopamine and to honor the commitments it made last year when it joined the World Trade Organization.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - Reuters - News
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Vilsack assures support for ethanol
Speaking at ethanol trade group events, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reassured the industry of the support coming from the Obama administration.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Speaking at ethanol trade group events, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reassured the industry of the support coming from the Obama administration.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Meat inspector furlough looms
Congressional action must be taken by March 1, or a policy requiring a furlough of up to two weeks takes effect.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Congressional action must be taken by March 1, or a policy requiring a furlough of up to two weeks takes effect.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Minn. water quality program is weighed locally
Minnesota Assistant Agriculture Commissioner Matt Wohlman was in Worthington Feb. 4 to lead the first of six public input sessions on a proposed statewide certification program encouraging farmers to implement conservation practices on their land.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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Minnesota Assistant Agriculture Commissioner Matt Wohlman was in Worthington Feb. 4 to lead the first of six public input sessions on a proposed statewide certification program encouraging farmers to implement conservation practices on their land.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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Harkin, Chambliss will not run for re-election
Two former chairmen of the Senate Agriculture Committee who are still members of the committee gave very different reasons that reflected their personalities when they announced Jan. 26 that they will not run for re-election in 2014.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Two former chairmen of the Senate Agriculture Committee who are still members of the committee gave very different reasons that reflected their personalities when they announced Jan. 26 that they will not run for re-election in 2014.
Monday, February, 04, 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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South Dakota beef plant clears final financial hurdle, USDA offers microloans, and the U.S. and Canada will update procedures for controlling animal disease outbreaks.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Agweek - News
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South Dakota beef plant clears final financial hurdle, USDA offers microloans, and the U.S. and Canada will update procedures for controlling animal disease outbreaks.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Split up farm bill, debate aspects separately
Congress must regain the trust of rural America.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Mankato (Minn.) Free Press - News
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Congress must regain the trust of rural America.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Mankato (Minn.) Free Press - 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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Opting out of ACRE
Implementation of farm bill will give farmers a choice.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Implementation of farm bill will give farmers a choice.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Agweek - News
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USDA offers loans to farmers who grow for locals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created a new loan program to help small farmers, including growers who want to take advantage of the soaring interest in locally produced food.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created a new loan program to help small farmers, including growers who want to take advantage of the soaring interest in locally produced food.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Vilsack to stay on as agriculture secretary
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will keep his job in President Obama’s second term.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will keep his job in President Obama’s second term.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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House, Senate agree to 1 year farm bill extension
WASHINGTON — The top leaders in both parties on the House and Senate Agriculture committees have agreed to a one-year extension of the 2008 farm bill that expired in October, a move that could head off a possible doubling of milk prices next month.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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WASHINGTON — The top leaders in both parties on the House and Senate Agriculture committees have agreed to a one-year extension of the 2008 farm bill that expired in October, a move that could head off a possible doubling of milk prices next month.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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Census of Ag time again
If you’re a farmer — or if the U.S. Department of Agriculture thinks you might be one — you’ll soon be getting a questionnaire in the mail.
Monday, December, 24, 2012 - Agweek - News
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If you’re a farmer — or if the U.S. Department of Agriculture thinks you might be one — you’ll soon be getting a questionnaire in the mail.
Monday, December, 24, 2012 - Agweek - News
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