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President Barack Obama Marks
150th Anniversary of the Department of Agriculture
One hundred fifty years ago this week, as the Civil War raged and the fate of our union was in doubt, President Lincoln established what he called the “People’s Department.”... READ MORE
Statement Regarding USDA 150th Anniversary
Farm Bureau looks forward to continuing our work with USDA as we embrace agriculture research, science, innovation and biotechnology – all important components to meet the challenges of ensuring a healthy environment in a growing world... READ MORE
Advocacy Must Engage the Congregation
Farm Bureau’s brand of advocacy has been a key part of my entire adult life. I first got involved with the organization when I was relatively young and was having problems with the state of Texas over water rights on my farm... READ MORE
Veggie Anxiety
I joined a CSA this year for the first time. CSA stands for community supported agriculture. Individuals can buy shares from a farmer and in return they get vegetables every week throughout the growing season... READ MORE
FBNews Highlights Trade With Russia
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) said recently that the committee would hold a hearing in June on permanent normal trade relations with Russia. Until now, there has been little to no progress on moving the PNTR issue in the House... READ MORE
Soybean Crop Increases, But Supply to Dip to Historic Low
There are going to be more soybeans grown across the United States this year, but that increase will be dwarfed by the amount of soybeans that will be used and exported... READ MORE
AFBF Intervenes in Mississippi River Basin Case
The resolution of the lawsuit could be significant for farmers, municipalities and others throughout the 31-state basin because numeric nutrient standards could lead to more costly and stringent limits on nutrient runoff to waters that ultimately contribute to the Mississippi River... READ MORE
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Statement Regarding USDA 150th AnniversaryMay 15, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2012 –“The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and USDA on the department’s 150th anniversary. President Abraham Lincoln is known for many achievements during his lifetime, but a little known triumph of his – that affects all Americans – was the establishment of the United States Department of Agriculture 150 .. READ MORE |
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USDA's 150th AnniversaryMay 14, 2012This week marks the 150th anniversary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. American Farm Bureau Deputy Executive Director of Public Policy and former USDA senior staff member Dale Moore talks about how the department affects the lives of all Americans. AFBF’s Johnna Miller has the story. .. LISTEN |
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Thankful for Mother’s DayMay 14, 2012Mother’s Day is both a blessing and a curse when you are in the greenhouse industry. My name is Melanie Fink, and my husband Mike and I are produce farmers in southeastern Pennsylvania. We also grow... READ MORE |
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True Blue Favorites from North AmericaMay 16, 2012North America is the world’s leading blueberry producer, accounting for nearly 90 percent of world production. The North American harvest runs from March through early October, with peak harvest in ... READ MORE |
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EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Clean Water Act, coal, natural gas and PortlandMay 6, 2012EPA and (state regulators) have to make sure we bring those words to life. Surely there are some ways to help be more clear, and one of them is to be clearer about what waters are covered by the Clean... READ MORE |
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Broadband grants to remote rural communitiesMay 8, 2012USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Provide Broadband Service to Remote Rural Communities  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA will be accepting applications for the Commun... READ MORE |
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