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May 15, 2013

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WRDA passage essential for economic growth

In a joint letter, agricultural groups told members of the Senate that passage of WRDA would authorize new projects for flood protection, port improvements and upgrades to the nation’s aging locks and dams infrastructure....More
May 14, 2013

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Senate farm bill passes out of committee 15-5

Early on Tuesday afternoon, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed a new farm bill on a 15-5 vote....More
May 14, 2013

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Crop insurance topic of farm bill talks

Crop insurance will be top of mind as farm bill markups are revealed this week....More
May 14, 2013

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Cochran amendments intended to ensure Mississippi safety from flooding, storm surges

New flood control proposal for Louisiana prompts Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran to offer ammendments to protect his constituents....More
May 13, 2013

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Supreme Court rules in Monsanto’s favor

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that patent exhaustion does not permit farmers to reproduce seeds through planting and harvesting without the patent holder’s permission....More
May 13, 2013

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Farm bill — crop and food programs debated

The House and Senate ag commitees will begin marking up the 2013 farm bill in separate sessions this week. The debate over spending cuts to nutrition programs is expected to take center stage when it reaches the House....More
May 13, 2013

Commentary

As rains, frosts ushered in May, year past racked up heat records

As spring weather turns Mid-South planting plans topsy-turvy, 2012 drought and heat set records...More
May 12, 2013

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USDA announces final call for 2012 Census of Agriculture

Agriculture Census deadline of May 31....More
May 12, 2013

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More words on food labels – for the sake of fear or fact

Everybody knows who is behind the GMO labelling scheme — the organic industry....More
May 11, 2013

News

Delta Farm Press

House farm bill draft released

Prior to Wednesday's mark-up, the House Agriculture Committee has released a draft of a new farm bill....More
May 10, 2013

Article

New herbicide-tolerant crops – USDA to assess environmental impact

APHIS will prepare environmental impact statements on 2,4-D- and dicamba-resistant crops....More
May 10, 2013

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Senate farm bill draft released prior to next week’s mark-up

The Senate Agriculture Committee -- scheduled to mark-up a new farm bill next week -- has released a draft of the legislation....More
May 9, 2013

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More than 50 dairy organizations in urging inclusion of Dairy Security Act in farm bill

Dairy Security Act adoption is being pushed by 50-plus dairy organizations to be included in the new farm bill....More
May 8, 2013

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EPA officials learn about Louisiana agriculture

EPA officials visit Louisiana to learn about state's agrucultural base....More
May 8, 2013

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Delta Farm Press Calendar of Events

Important meetings, trade shows, field days and conferences for those involved in Mid-South agriculture....More
May 7, 2013

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Open data a treasure trove for world agriculture?

"Open data" summit of G8 countries winds up after taking "first step" to provide agriculture-related research and statistics to the world....More
May 7, 2013

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DSU honors Delta Council's Chip Morgan

Delta Council Executive Vice President Chip Morgan has received one of Delta State University’s highest honors – an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree....More
May 7, 2013

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Conservation program applications due May 31

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will accept slightly more than 12 million acres into the Conservation Stewardship Program. Applications for fiscal 2013 sign-up are due by May 31....More
May 7, 2013

Article

7 questions for farm bill negotiators

When the Senate and House ag committees begin markup of the farm bill, attention will be given to supplemental crop insurance, target prices and revenue programs....More
May 3, 2013

Article

It’s May. It’s Arkansas. It’s snowing.

Arkansas sees early May snow for first time....More
May 3, 2013

Article

No smoking gun found as cause of honeybee decline and die-offs

Joint USDA/EPA report on honeybee decline points to variety of causes....More
May 2, 2013

Article

Government report confirms flawed Endangered Species Act science

Members of the House Agriculture Committee are pointing to a new report as cause to scrutinize the Endangered Species Act....More
May 2, 2013

Article

Top 10 stories from the past week - April 26-May 2, 2013

Planting corn fields, farm land prices and managing estates top the list of most-read article in Delta Farm Press....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Article

USDA expands support for farmers markets to accept SNAP benefits

Following USDA actions, it is now easier for SNAP recipients to use benefits in farmer's markets....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Commentary

A new farm bill, specialty crops and onerous government regulations

In recent years, lawmakers wrestling with farm legislation have increasingly given specialty crops more elbow room at the negotiating table. That’s just fine with Barry Bushue, who farms specialty crops in Oregon and is an American Farm Bureau Federation vice president. In the run-up to the House Agriculture Committee’s expected mid-May start on a 2013 farm bill, Bushue spoke at an April 24 hearing of the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture....More