USDA issued a press release on a new on-line tool to help livestock producers calculate potential aid to help with the transportation costs for hauling feed during a drought. USDA also is looking at ways to measure carbon in the soil for CRP ground.
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Agricultural leaders from across the spectrum praised EPA's appointment Thursday of Rod Snyder as a new liaison between EPA and the agriculture industry. Snyder has extensive experience with groups across the agricultural supply chain working on sustainability and climate...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Farmers who grow local fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops should contact their local crop insurance agent to learn more about the new Micro Farm insurance policy.
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
As the House Agriculture Committee prepares to hold a hearing on livestock markets, a report released this week by Texas A&M looks at some of the issues facing disruption in cattle markets. Meanwhile, packers continue to report strong quarterly profits in their beef...
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The Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act would include the Secretary of Agriculture on the special government committee that approves foreign investment and ownership of businesses for national security. Issues with CFIUS have come up in the past as lawmakers have...
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by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Infection rates and death rates in rural America have jumped dramatically since the beginning of August. Over the past few weeks, vaccinations in rural America have increased, but the vaccination rate still remains behind metro areas.
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by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
Senators responded to USDA's announcement of a $3 billion package for animal health, drought aid and climate change.
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by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
The agenda for Congress couldn't be more packed this week as several dominoes are expected to come into place, or the federal government finds itself shutdown.
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by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
At a luncheon for reporters, Duvall said that Farm Bureau will have to examine the final bill, but that the current version would spend a total of $3.5 trillion over 10 years and raise taxes by $2 trillion. Although the agriculture section of the bill includes attractive programs...
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