http://www.agweb.comAgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/article/top_ten_political_issues_facing_agriculture/Former deputy ag secretary Kathleen Merrigan highlights the top non-farm-bill issues that are currently impacting agriculture.Boyce ThompsonWed, 22 May 2013 12:12:00 GMT335843http://www.agweb.com/article/a_farm_bill_update_more_changes_to_commodity_programs/After creating a one-year extension to the 2008 Farm Bill in the midst of larger budget issues at the end of last year, Congress has resumed the Farm Bill process. University News ReleaseTue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT335704http://www.agweb.com/livestock/dairy/blog/Dairy_Talk_199/is_the_dairy_debate_asking_the_wrong_question/Here's what the real focus should be, say two young and very smart dairy economists.Jim DickrellMon, 20 May 2013 17:06:00 GMT335752http://www.agweb.com/article/sell_land_to_build_up_savings/Farmers are typically in search of farmland to buy, but Farm Journal Economist Bob Utterback thinks maybe farmers should also consider selling. Sara SchaferFri, 17 May 2013 10:27:00 GMT335659http://www.agweb.com/article/bill_gates_becomes_richest_man_as_microsoft_hits_5-year_high_BLMG/The 57-year-old co-founder of Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft Corp. recaptured the title from Mexican investor Carlos Slim yesterday.BloombergFri, 17 May 2013 06:48:00 GMT335644http://www.agweb.com/article/farmers_face_deadline_to_choose_acre_/Crop producers have until June 3 to decide whether they will participate in the Average Crop Revenue Election plan or continue with the regular Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program.University News ReleaseThu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT335535http://www.agweb.com/article/deeper_cuts_seen_as_congress_returns_to_farms_food_stamps/That could set up a struggle to pass a farm bill that will satisfy farmers, environmentalists and nutrition advocates.BloombergTue, 14 May 2013 12:39:00 GMT335461http://www.agweb.com/article/grain-carrier_ship_rates_slide_a_14th_day_as_demand_seen_slowing_BLMG/Rates for Panamax ships that carry grains and minerals fell for a 14th day amid speculation that demand to transport Latin American crop cargoes is slowing.​BloombergTue, 14 May 2013 00:17:00 GMT335413http://www.agweb.com/livestock/dairy/blog/agdairy_market_update/dwindling_hay_supply_means_strong_prices/Some Central region dairy farmers are sacrificing milk production in lieu of stretching their feed supply.Dairy Today Guest EditorMon, 13 May 2013 14:32:00 GMT335404http://www.agweb.com/article/wasde_report_forecasts_record_u.s._milk_production_in_2014/Milk prices, dairy exports expected to remain strong, while a large projected corn carryover in 2014 could constrict feed prices.Catherine MerloFri, 10 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT335346