Agriculture Policy News

From federal agencies to state governments, actions taken by elected officials and policymakers have a direct impact on America’s farmers and ranchers. Stay up-to-date on all things related to policy, including cabinet leadership, the farm bill, farmer-support programs, market access, environmental regulations, labor availability and the health of the ag economy.


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Latest Agriculture Policy News
Early last month, the USDA released the new version of MyPyramid, with hopes of making healthy eating habits more achievable.
USDA’s rice crop progress for the week ended July 17.
Tomorrow morning, at 7:30 a.m., USDA will release its monthly WASDE report. Here are some predictions for the market impact.
After experiencing the lockup procedure used by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to prepare the March 31 “Prospective Plantings” report, three farmers agree that there are no politics at play and security is tight.
The ag industry needs more scientists.
Pollution discrepancy with EPA; Midwest land values near record; markets wary as Japan rebuilds; biofuels must defend again
What can USDA do to make small-scale food production more competitive with mainstream agriculture?
Humane Society of the United States president adamant that discussion about livestock production needs to happen.
Crude oil influences commodities; world watching wheat stocks; container shipments higher; consumers want steak again
See the rice data.
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