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Minnesota farmer Tim Gieseke writes about agricultural and environmental issues in his 426-page book “EcoCommerce 101: Adding an ecological dimension to the economy.”

Senate Budget Committee hears that tax reform to include ending tax breaks and adding a VAT tax are urgently needed but tough to achieve.

Senate healthcare repeal effort fails in 47 yea, 51 nay vote.

Senate passes Stabenow Johanns 1099 repeal 81-17, after Levin's repeal amendment fails in 44-54 vote.

Senator Roberts announces his key Senate Agriculture Committee staff, with names and bios.

Senators Johanns and Stabenow confident their bipartisan effort will repeal healthcare law's 1099 tax reporting requirement.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomes Sen. Pat Roberts as Valuable in Ranking Member role on the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Sen. Pat Roberts named Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member

New USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines favor fish and lean meat.

Secs. Vilsack & Sebelius announce new federal Dietary Guidelines for healthier food choices.