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Several agricultural associations signed a letter today that urged Senate leaders to “refrain from supporting” any legislation resembling the House-passed disaster bill if such a measure is presented in the Senate. Supporting such a measure would detract from the larger mission of passing a long-te

President Barack Obama gave his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. last night, where he used his renewable energy goals as examples of positive developments under his four-year term.

thirteen farm organizations sent a letter to Senate leaders today and asked that they refrain from passing the disaster assistance package which was approved by the House on August 2.

Stormwater runoff from tree harvesting and other forestry activities should not be subject to federal Clean Water Act permitting requirements, according to a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Supreme Court by the American Farm Bureau Federation and other farm groups.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday night to advocate for a second term for President Barack Obama.

The White House will welcome 11 “Champions of Change” today for their commitments to strengthen food security in the United States and internationally.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 213 points in August 2012, unchanged from July.

Effective Sept. 1, The Organic Center is combining efforts with the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and relocating its headquarters from Boulder, Colo., to Washington, D.C. The Organic Center will remain an independent non-profit 501(c) (3), but now will be under the administrative auspices of OTA.

“There isn’t much difference between organic and conventional foods, if you’re an adult and making a decision based solely on your health,”