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House Ag panel members unified in opposition

Benton County dairy farmer admits he knowingly hired illegal workers.

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Capacity of off-farm commercial grain storage in the United States totaled 9.74 billion bushels on December 2010, up 3% from December 2009.

Corn for grain production is estimated at 12.4 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the Nov. 1 forecast and 5 percent below the record high production of 13.1 billion bushels set in 2009.

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Despite less-than-ideal soil conditions and above-normal temperatures, U.S. corn growers harvested the third largest crop on record.

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"Homeland security begins with hometown security," Secretary Janet Napolitano says.

The final EIS will be available for public review for at least 30 days before USDA will publish a record of decision on how it will proceed.

USDA Secretary predicts export and trade growth

Western United Dairymen says ethanol subsidies have harmed the state’s dairies.

Farming is misrepresented by mainstream media and consumers

Beginning farmers get grant support; big market rallies require temperance; New members in Congress will need ag schooling; watch IRS requirements for prepaying expenses

For years, American taxpayers have subsidized ethanol production in a bid to boost the nation's energy independence.Now a boom in ethanol exports is drawing fresh criticism of that tax credit, which cost taxpayers $6 billion last year.The United States this year became a net exporter of corn-based ethanol, exporting more than it imports, as a spike in the price of sugar-based ethanol made by Brazil has given U.S. ethanol a leg up on prices.

One of the most politically charged decisions the lame-duck Congress will face when it reconvenes is deciding whether to extend subsidies for corn-based ethanol.

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