- ADUFA Clears Another Hurdle
House Energy and Commerce Committee approves animal antibiotic legislation
05/16/2013
- 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
- House Ag Committee Passes 2013 Farm Bill
The House Ag Committee passes farm bill 36-10 in 10 hours of debate.
05/15/2013
- 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
- Whirlwind of Farm Bill Talk Sets Up Action Next Week
Senate, House have markup dates and hope for a 2013 Farm Bill; Farm groups draft crop insurance agreement, and egg bill will have to wait for amendment rounds
05/07/2013
- 7 Things You Might Have Missed This Week
Kansas Wheat Tour, playing the planting waiting game, and chicken diapers
05/03/2013
- NCBA Says Producer Information Remains At Risk
Group's past president says Environmental Protection Agency 'cannot be trusted with sensitive information'
05/02/2013
- Egg Bill To Go Another Round
HSUS, UEP approved bill focusing on humane treatment of hens, creating rules for egg labeling is reintroduced in House and Senate
04/29/2013