- Ag Interests React To House Farm Bill
Ag, energy and conservation groups have generally positive feedback for House Ag Committee, though for some groups aspects of the bill don't meet muster
05/16/2013
- Senate Passes Water Resources Development Act
Water Resources Bill includes infrastructure upgrade provisions that could benefit ag industry
05/15/2013
- Senate Farm Bill Headed To Floor
Farm Bill passes through Senate Ag Committee in 15-5 roll call vote
05/14/2013
- Senators To Keep Rolling on the Water Bill
Action continues Tuesday on Senate bill to streamline waterway projects
05/14/2013
- Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Monsanto After Patent Suit
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto unanimously in biotech patent case against Indiana soybean farmer
05/13/2013
- Environmental Statements Could Hold Back Dicamba, 2,4-D Tolerant Crops
USDA announces intent to prepare impact assessments that study corn, soybean and cotton varieties resistant to 2,4-D and dicamba
05/10/2013
- Multi-National Agreement Supports Biotech Trade
Six governments sign agreement to work collaboratively on ag biotech and regulatory issues
05/02/2013
- Selecting Between Three Potential Farm Bill Programs
University of Illinois Farmdoc discusses the pros and cons of three main programs for the coming Farm Bill.
05/01/2013