Policy
Efforts taken to address some lawmaker, farm group concerns
Some say groups came too late to note concerns.
Mid South and Delta states, crop insurance could be losers; soybeans, corn and wheat winners
World rice production is reduced 1.7 million tons to 463.7 million tons, still a record.
Lingering rains aggravating flood situation in Oklahoma, Texas.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gave the keynote address at the 2012 Commodity Classic general session.
OECD governments have made little progress toward reducing water contamination from farming.
February was a relatively dry month for much of the nation.
Unseasonable warmth to precede another storm with severe weather potential.
USDA’s stocks report has been a subject of controversy among those at odds with the agency’s ability, or lack thereof, to provide useful data.
Recovery efforts continue in southern Corn Belt following recent tornadoes.
Says affordable crop insurance program is top priority.
Producers will have the opportunity to enroll 1 million acres.
Gradual drought recovery continues on the Southern Plains.
Lawmakers focus on support for crop insurance, and query Vilsack on proposed budget cuts
For now, temps in the Plains and Corn Belt are well above normal.
Additional precip still needed in Southern Plains.
The Blueprint for Stronger Service is based on a department-wide review of operations in the administration’s Campaign to Cut Waste.
Details of Oxford Farming Conference report rankings.
Report release time was set in fall 2010
Wheat continues to overwinter with few major concerns.
Former MF Global CEO Jon Corzine testified today that he never gave his staff instruction to misuse funds.
‘Hail Mary’ pass for Super Committee-linked farm bill draft still has some life left
The hearing is part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the firm’s bankruptcy.
What’s next for farm bill if not-so-Super Committee fails to even deliver a proposal?
AFBF’s annual Thanksgiving dinner survey reflects rising price of food.