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Jun. 6, 2013

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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....More
Jun. 6, 2013

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Delta Farm Press

Cotton Board - nominations sought

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

News

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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....More
Jun. 6, 2013

Commentary

Today's synaptic challenge -- what is a GMO

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

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Delta Farm Press

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

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

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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....More
Jun. 3, 2013

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Leading lawmakers hope to limit farm bill debate hiccups

The full Senate may vote on a new farm bill by the weekend. To facilitate a quick vote, leading lawmakers on agriculture policy hope to limit amendments during floor debate....More
Jun. 3, 2013

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News media political coverage not what it once was

National media outlets have become more and more polarized when it comes to their political perspectives, says political analyst Stu Rothenberg....More
May 31, 2013

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Political analyst updates latest Washington ‘narrative’

During this year’s Delta Council annual meeting, political analyst Stu Rothenberg discussed how events like the IRS scandal and Benghazi crisis may be changing the political narrative in Washington....More
May 30, 2013

News

Delta Farm Press

USDA announces: "No referendum necessary for Cotton Research and Promotion Program"

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has determined 1990 amendments to Cotton Research and Promotion Act working as intended....More
May 30, 2013

Commentary

Christmas in June?

Will it be Christmas in summer? If a new farm bill finally goes to conference and takes shape as expected, it just might be for Christmas tree growers. Readers of Farm Press may remember how, some 18 months ago, political posturing and willingness to flat-out lie in order to rile up the masses eventually led a Christmas tree check-off program – that had been in the works for close to four years -- into limbo....More
May 29, 2013

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USDA investigating GE wheat on Oregon farm

USDA is investigating the discovery of genetically-engineered, glyphosate-resisant wheat on a farm in Oregon....More
May 29, 2013

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Delta Farm Press

Cotton Council: House farm bill saves money, reforms policy

The farm bill approved by the House Agriculture Committee saves nearly $40 billion in mandatory funds while providing reforms to farm policy....More
May 29, 2013

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Country of Origin rules modified

Reactions to revisions of the Country-of-Origin Labeling rules have been mixed -- both in the U.S. and in bordering nations....More
May 28, 2013

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Delta Farm Press

Immigration reform bill to hit Senate floor in early June?

The full Senate is expected to begin debate on a comprehensive immigration reform bill in early June. Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Committee is holding hearings on an an agriculture guest-worker program....More
May 24, 2013

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Delta Farm Press

Achieving confidence in stewardship

Becoming a Master Farmer may sound like a daunting task, but it's not. Any farmer can sign up and each step is voluntary....More
May 24, 2013

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Delta Farm Press

Master Farmers -- all you need to know about stewardship

Kaplan, La., farmer Christian Richard practices environmental stewardship through participation in the Louisiana Master Farmer program....More
May 24, 2013

Commentary

Ag economists take jabs at farm subsidies

Another ag economist takes a jab at ag subsidies...More
May 24, 2013

News

Delta Farm Press

Conservation, crop insurance and the sugar program

Wednesday's farm bill debate on the Senate floor ranged over a number of issues including the tie-in of crop insurance and conservation, GMO labeling and the sugar program....More
May 24, 2013

News

Delta Farm Press

Waterways infrastructure bill passed by Senate

An aging waterways infrastructure desperately needs refurbishing and modernizing. The Senate has taken steps to deal with that need by passing the Water Resources Development Act....More
May 22, 2013

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Stabenow and Cochran praised for bipartisan 2013 farm bill

As full Senate debates farm bill, leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee being lauded for bipartisan approach....More
May 22, 2013

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Arkansas Century Farm applications due May 31

The Arkansas Agriculture Department is accepting applications for the 2013 Arkansas Century Farm program until May 31, 2013....More
May 21, 2013

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New farm bill to provide ‘balanced’ risk management tools for nation’s farmers

Senate Agriculture Committee chair says new farm bill will help farmers in all regions of the country continue to provide an abundant, reliable and safe food supply and help conserve the land and water on which they'll grow it....More
May 21, 2013

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White House backs Senate farm bill

The White House is backing the Senate farm bill while Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has concerns over nutrition program treatment in the House version....More
May 21, 2013

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Bipartisanship push for 2013 farm bill in Senate

The Senate began debating the new farm bill Monday. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., believes a sense of bipartisanship will prevail and help win passage of the bill....More