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Sen. Harry Reid files cloture on farm bill in attempt to limit amendments and move to final passage

The Animal Drug User Fee Amendments (ADUFA), H.R. 1407, passed the House of Representatives last night with an overwhelming vote of 390-12.

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 - In an effort to prevent an estimated 30-40 percent of the food supply from going to waste, the U.S. Food Waste Challenge was launched June 4 to combat the issue.

The Senate will kick off the week today by continuing consideration of its five-year farm bill (S.954) with an array of amendments.

As the Senate immigration reform bill gets closer to floor action, another group is speaking in support of the legislation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture trimmed its forecast for agricultural exports in 2013, from $142 billion to $139.5 billion, but the number still represents a nominal record that’s $3.7 billion above last year.

Governor Rick Scott of Florida signed repealed the state Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) when he signed bill HB4001 on Friday.

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2013- Several agricultural groups reiterated their concerns regarding ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union

The ethanol industry’s Growth Energy announced today that agricultural policy expert Jim Miller will serve as its vice president and chief economist.

The two largest U.S. national dairy organizations urged Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) Tuesday to veto pending legislation that would allow the sale of raw milk to consumers in his state.