LEGISLATION
Program funds states to help farmers deal with credit disputes
WASHINGTON — The House Agriculture Committee approved by unanimous voice vote March 3 an extension through 2015 of the agricultural mediation programs authorized under Title V of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987.By Jerry Hagstrom , March 08, 2010
USDA asking for more money
WASHINGTON — In a move that is likely to add to the budget battles in Congress, the Obama administration is asking Congress to appropriate $1.15 billion in emergency funding to make payments to black farmers to satisfy the discrimination case known as Pigford II, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack said March 3.By Jerry Hagstrom , March 08, 2010
Lincoln plans to increase nutrition spending
WASHINGTON — Senate Agriculture Chairman Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., said March 3 she is planning the biggest increase ever in child nutrition programs, but battles between ag groups already have broken out over how the reauthorization of school meals programs might change what the government buys.By Jerry Hagstrom , March 08, 2010
Ag committee votes for no budget cuts
WASHINGTON — The House Agriculture Committee voted unanimously March 3 to tell the House Budget Committee not to cut any agriculture programs in the fiscal year 2011 budget, but House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said he still will move forward with his plan to consider cuts if Congress should go through the reconciliation process.By Jerry Hagstrom , March 08, 2010
Missouri House approves farming protections
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House has passed a proposed constitutional amendment restricting regulations on farming.March 05, 2010
Md. bill would ban sale of grain alcohol
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Grain alcohol would not be available for sale in Maryland, under a proposal from a western Maryland lawmaker.March 05, 2010
Farm lawmakers see cuts coming
ST. PAUL — Farm-area legislators fear that agriculture programs are being cut more than other departments as Minnesota officials look to balancing the state budget.
By Don Davis , February 25, 2010
Sassafras soil could become official Md. soil
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland has a state dessert (Smith Island Cake), a state bird (Baltimore oriole) and a state exercise (walking), but residents could gain a state soil under legislation proposed by one state lawmaker.By Associated Press , February 18, 2010
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