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In Colorado, the GOP-run Senate passed a bill Feb. 5 to cut the state renewable energy requirement for electricity generation from 20 to 15 percent

The participation rate among people eligible for USDAÀs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) jumped to 83 percent in fiscal year 2012 from 78 percent in the previous year, according to a department report.

Those interested in applying for up to $1 million in conservation or carbon credit project grant funding through USDAÀs Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program must submit their project pre-proposals by Feb. 24.

The White House says the Justice Department will appeal a federal judge0s ruling that temporarily blocked President Obama0s executive action on immigration.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released its long-awaited proposal for regulations governing the commercial use of small, unmanned aircraft, or drones, including in agriculture.

USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong told House appropriators Friday that her office would focus on cyber security and improper payment challenges with its fiscal year 2016 budget request for $98.9 million.

Democratic Sens. Barbara Boxer of California and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut along with Rep. Pete DeFazio, D-Ore., held a press conference today to reintroduce a mandatory GMO labeling bill that will face stiff opposition in a Congress controlled by Republicans.

USDA today announced its approval of two varieties of apples genetically engineered to resist browning by Canada-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits.

The House voted to make permanent the expired Section 179 expensing allowance, but the popular tax break is likely headed to another temporary extension. Democrats and the White House insist that Republicans find a way to pay for the permanent incentive.