Senate Agriculture Committee approves Farm Bill
The bill contains several controversial provisions.
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Articles Tagged with ''agriculture''
Vilsack recognizes distinct needs of organic producers
USDA will issue new guidance on organic agriculture.
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USDA APHIS to prepare environmental impact statements on genetically engineered crops
The pesticide-resistant crops have been in use since the 1960s.
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Florida tomato growers file lawsuit over tomato floor prices
US growers think Mexican producers should have to charge more.
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Study shows wild honey bees integral to global food system
Wild bees were more effective pollinators than managed bees.
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USDA seeks nominations for Cattlemens Beef, United Sorghum Checkoff Program Boards
Nominations must be sought by June 1.
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IDFA, food groups support reform of renewable fuel standard
A bill introduced in the US house of representatives would cut back on corn-based ethanol.
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New Animal Drug User Fee Act dissapoints health advocates
The new act doesn't strengthen FDA antibiotic reporting as some hoped.
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TECH FLASH
The case against corn ethanol
As more ethanol producers close, an economist asks if corn ethanol mandates make sense.
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Vilsack confirms furlough of meat inspectors
Automatic budget cuts made the move unavoidable.
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