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Energy Secretary Steven Chu told a Senate hearing Wednesday that U.S. energy policy needs to focus on promising new “clean energy” technologies not “mature industries” like fossil fuels.

Agri-Pulse Communications and Golden Oaks Consulting, led by Principal Wayne Bollum, have entered into an agreement that will enhance marketing the weekly Agri-Pulse Newsletter and build sponsorships for the fast-growing Agri-Pulse web site.

USDA's Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse announced Tuesday that Karis Gutter has agreed to serve as Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services.

President Obama's 2012 $3.7 trillion budget plan offers painful cuts, but not enough to satisfy House Republicans.

The Washington week ahead will feature both the Obama administration's 2012 budget proposal and House debate on the GOP proposal to cut federal spending by at least $100 billiion this year.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) said Friday that it will deregulate corn that contains an enzyme called amylase that breaks down starch into sugar and facilitates a vital step in ethanol production.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack welcomed confirmation that U.S. farm exports hit a record $115.8 billion for 2010.

Farming interests spoke out loud and clear on the House floor Friday, voicing solid bipartisan support for rolling back federal regulations and reigning in EPA and other unelected bureaucrats.

President Obama announced an ambitious plan to get 98% of the U.S. connected to high-speed Internet and create new economic opportunities in many rural areas.