Government

article Jun. 14, 2013

House must not overlook environmental provisions in new farm bill debate

Debate over Federal Agricultural Reform and Risk Management Act or FARRM expected to focus on spending cuts, but other provisions deserve full consideration as well.
Article Jun. 18, 2013

House farm bill debate to begin Wednesday afternoon

The House debate on a new farm bill is set to begin Wednesday afternoon with a vote expected later this week.
News Jun. 18, 2013

Delta Farm Press Calendar of Events

Important meetings, trade shows, field days and conferences for those involved in Mid-South agriculture.
Article Jun. 17, 2013

USDA grants to provide development support to rural cooperatives

Enrollment open for USDA grants to help rural cooperatives.
News Jun. 14, 2013

House must not overlook environmental provisions in new farm bill debate

Debate over Federal Agricultural Reform and Risk Management Act or FARRM expected to focus on spending cuts, but other provisions deserve full consideration as well.
Article Jun. 14, 2013

House expected to take up farm bill week of June 17

The farm bill, set to reach the House floor the week of June 17, has received a boost after Speaker John Boehner expressed his backing for the legislation.
Article Jun. 12, 2013

Legislation would protect against dramatic flood insurance hikes

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would prevent flood insurance cost hike.
Video Jun. 11, 2013

National Pork Producers Council hopeful of passage of new farm bill

It was an unusually cool day in June at the Iowa State Fair when the editors of National Hog Farmer caught up with NPPC President Randy Spronk. But the cool temperatures weren’t having much effect on the spirits of Spronk and other pork producers attending the NPPC’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Spronk listed several issues that are giving producers and industry members hope as they move further into 2013.
Article Jun. 11, 2013

Senate overwhelmingly passes new farm bill

Late Monday afternoon the Senate passed a new five-year farm bill. The House will take up its version of the legislation in coming days, according to House GOP leaders.
Article Jun. 10, 2013

Connecticut passes GMO labeling law – sort of

Connecticut becomes the first state to pass legislation to lable genetically engineered food -- sort of.
Commentary Jun. 7, 2013

Almost 5 years after the financial implosion — and nobody's been jailed

"Too big to fail, too big to jail" seems to have been the attitude toward those responsible for the financial shenanigans that brought about the Great Recession.
Article Jun. 6, 2013

Global food security should emphasize science, trade, business

A new report urges Congress, the president, and leadership to take steps to insure global food security.
Article Jun. 6, 2013

Cotton Board - nominations sought

USDA is seeking nominees to fill 19 member and 19 alternate member positions for the Cotton Board.
News Jun. 6, 2013

Extension leads in digital-driven era

Managing the reams of information pouring out of laptops, tablets and smartphones has not only proven to be a major career challenge for Dale Monks but also for the farmers he serves.
Commentary Jun. 6, 2013

Today's synaptic challenge -- what is a GMO

A synaptically challenged GMO protester spreads confusion. Hopefully, no one was listening.
Article Jun. 5, 2013

Senators scuffle over farm bill amendments, ‘broken’ legislative process

Senators clash over new farm bill amendments prior to motion for cloture.
Article Jun. 3, 2013

The new farm bill: a Louisiana perspective

Several key Louisiana government officials explain the importance of a solid farm bill to the state and nation.
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