It might be tougher for growers to assess their nitrogen needs this year. Due to dry conditions this past summer N stayed in the soil profile longer. For those with below trend…
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AGRIBUSINESS: 2012 Farm & Ag Lobbying Top $137 Million
Lobbying expenses reported by food and agribusiness companies and trade associations and producer groups last year totaled $137,853,745, according to…
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Agribusiness
AGRIBUSINESS: Former Ag Secretaries Highlight Importance of Japan’s Inclusion in TPP
Two former Secretaries of Agriculture believe Japan’s decision to seek inclusion in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations could be a game-changer…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Markup Scheduled for Farm Bill
The Senate has scheduled a markup of the next farm bill on Tuesday, May 14th. Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow’s…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Conservation Compliance Linked To Crop Insurance
As negotiations on the farm bill come down to committee mark up, a compromise on linking crop insurance to conservation…
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Agribusiness
AGRIBUSINESS: Obama Nominates Mike Froman to Lead USTR
Mike Froman is President Obama’s nomination for U.S. Trade Representative. According to Obama, Froman has established himself as one of…
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Agribusiness
AGRIBUSINESS: Rule Changes to Better Target Community Connect Grants
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced new rules to better target Community Connect broadband grants to areas where they’re…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Growers Shouldn’t Switch To Earlier Season Hybrids Yet
If cool, wet weather continues, planting will be delayed for many growers across the Corn Belt. That will prompt questions…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Six Nations Release Joint Statement On Ag Production Technologies
Several groups are applauding the work of the U.S. and other like-minded governments to promote the importance of science-based regulations…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Positions Shifting In Ag Department
Beginning this Saturday, Michael Scuse will replace Kathleen Merrigan as Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Scuse has served as Undersecretary…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Bee Health Report Shows Major Threats
A new report released jointly from USDA and EPA recognizes the major factor contributing to bee colony loss in the…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Recently Introduced Legislation Focuses On New Farmers
The recently introduced Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act aims to improve financing and land ownership opportunities for beginning farmers…
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AGRIBUSINESS: Past World Food Prize Laureate Says Policies Interfere With Feeding The World
Speaking as part of a lecture series at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln – the 2001 World Food Prize Laureate said…
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