POLICY
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the government can’t force raisin farmers to give up part of their annual crop for less than it’s worth, a victory for conservative groups that hailed the decision as a win for private property rights.
After a day of senatorial stubbornness and political tussling, the Senate now seems willing to vote on a bill that would extend the Section 179 tax deduction through Dec. 31 of this year and expand it to $500,000.
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says EPA’s flawed rule stems from a flawed process.
If the EPA thought that its latest version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule might find favor with farmers and ranchers, the agency knows better now.
Does not create any new permitting requirements and maintains all previous exemptions and exclusions.
The project tested a 1973 Minnesota law designed to protect farmers whose land was taken for major transmission lines.
There are no shortage of facts and opinions about food, farming, and the intersection of hunger, health and politics these days.
Gregory R. Page’s remarks provided real-world reminder of the factors that affect agricultural markets and producers daily as they seek to feed the world and earn a living.
Small farms may not be included in new proposed food facility regulations.
The dollar slumped the most since October 2011 after the Federal Reserve reduced projections for interest- rate increases and expressed concern the dollar’s surge is weighing on exports and inflation.