Duane-I am interested in the Minnesota session. I went to the website but couldn't find an agenda or any meeting place details. Did I miss them some how? I...
Wayne Edgerton
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Jun 4, 2007 9:32 pm
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Wayne, Just checking back in with you to see if you decided whether you can come to the Farm Bill Summit near Lanesboro next Wednesday. Attached is our latest...
From Senator Max Baucus: Making The Farm Bill Right For Montana: Agriculture is the backbone of our state's economy, and our heritage. That's why as a member...
In July, the Senate and House Agriculture Committes plan to make key decisions about the 2007 Farm Bill. We need all conservation-minded folks to weigh in...
News from the House Agriculture Committee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 6, 2007 Media Contacts: April Demert Slayton (202) 225-6872 Scott Kuschmider (202)...
Attached is a quick update on the House Agriculture Committee, which began its formal discussions of a new Farm Bill today, and will continue with actual votes...
On July 19, the House Agriculture Committee voted to advance HR 2419, a new 2007 Farm Bill. The Committee also considered an En Bloc amendment that represents...
TAKE ACTION! The House of Representatives will take up the Farm Bill on Thursday, July 26. Please send an email message, or make a phone call, to your member...
This morning (Thursday), the House Rules Committee completed action on the Farm Bill (HR 2419), scheduled for debate today. The Committee decided which of the...
There is still time to take action to ask Congress to build a better Farm Bill !! This morning, the House Rules Committee issued a rule for debate of the Farm...
(Apologies for any cross-postings) -- The House of Representatives worked late last night, but adjourned before completing action on the Farm Bill (HR 2419)....
The House of Representatives finished its work on the Farm Bill today, voting to pass HR 2419 on a 231 to 191 vote. Overall, the House Farm Bill represents...
The National Wildlife Federation and Planning and Conservation League of California are co-sponsoring a Western Regional Farm Bill Summit on Wednesday,...
A new US Government Accountability Office report highlights the need for a new Sod Saver provision in the next Farm Bill, and the need to support programs like...
The Senate Finance Committee has scheduled a markup session on Thursday, October 4, to take up the "Heartland, Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007"....
Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner announced September 28 that USDA "will not offer penalty-free early release from Conservation Reserve Program...
Agriculture Committee Looks to October 23 Markup. On October 4, the Senate Finance Committee approved a bill that includes a series of tax credits and...
The Senate Agriculture Committee completed markup of the Farm Bill yesterday, and voted by voice vote to advance the bill. Committee leaders hope to debate the...
The Senate began debate on the Farm Bill on Monday with opening statements. Votes on amendments could begin on Wednesday and continue into next week. The...
Debate on the Senate Farm Bill slowed this week over a disagreement about which amendments would be allowed to be offered to the bill. The first votes on key...
This morning, by a vote of 55-42, the Senate failed to invoke cloture on the Farm Bill. The cloture motion, which required 60 votes, would have allowed debate...
The Senate Farm Bill includes several programs that will promote next generation biofuels. One of these, the Biomass Crop Transition Assistance Program, is...
Senate blocks $286B farm bill, likely stalling it until next year Posted on Nov. 16 By MARY CLARE JALONICK of the Associated Press WASHINGTON - The Senate...
Some recent press reports capture where things are at on the Farm Bill: Congressional Quarterly reported Monday that "Senate leaders are zeroing in on a deal...
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Tom Harkin announced Friday morning that an agreement had been reached that will allow debate on the Senate Farm Bill to...
Debate has begun on amendments to the Senate Farm Bill. Voting on amendments is expected to start Tuesday afternoon, following debate. We have identified the...
In a big disappointment for NWF and the many other conservation, environmental, taxpayer, and sustainable agriculture groups that supported the amendment, the...
On Friday, December 14, the Senate voted 79-14 to pass a new Farm Bill. After weeks of debate, the only substantial changes made by the Senate to the committee...
Hunting, Fishing, Conservation Groups Commend Senate for Passing Farm Bill, Sturdy Conservation Title Coalition applauds funding for Wetlands, Grassland and...
Ed Schafer was sworn in as Secretary of Agriculture earlier this week by voice vote in the Senate. Secretary Schafer is a businessman and former Governor of...