Movement on the farm bill in the Senate slowed to a crawl Thursday, with most of the action taking place behind the scenes. USDA’s Gary Crawford gives this report with…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…Farmers League urged the U.S. Senate on June 1 to retain a successful air quality program in new federal farm legislation. The program, which is not included in the version…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 MyPlate Serves as Reminder to Help Consumers Make Healthy Food Choices BOSTON, May 30, 2012 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today joined…
USDA Provides Funding
…million, is provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill. “We are committed to partnering with our stakeholders to achieve our mutual goals of identifying and mitigating threats to…
High Profile Ag Labor Bills Pass Committee
…services, janitorial/building maintenance services, food preparation services, or housekeeping services. For additional information, you are encouraged to contact either Barry Bedwell bbedwell@cgtfl.com or Christopher Valadez cvaladez@cgtfl.com in the League’s office….