Articles by Agri-Pulse staff

Renewable fuel industry leaders said today that U.S. agriculture is making impressive strides in sustainability

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will soon begin the 2013 enrollment process for farmers and ranchers who want to participate in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition issued a five-page Information Alert on the 2013 sign-up.

Lawmakers introduced legislation (H.R. 1460) April 10 that aims to improve the management of the Missouri River.

Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, introduced legislation to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest program in the Nutrition Title of the farm bill.

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 11, 2013 – U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Michael Punke had strong words today for members of the Trade Negotiations Committee: “There is an urgent need for a serious course correction,” he said.

Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences reached new cross-licensing agreements for traits for weed control and insect protection in corn.

The United States and other global agricultural research leaders need to triple their agricultural research budgets to counter climate change and reverse a collapse in yield trends, says a report issued by a British think tanks.

The FAO Food Price Index (FPI) crept higher by one percent in March compared with a month before, driven mainly by an 11 percent increase in dairy.

The Senate today approved confirmation of Sally Jewell to serve as secretary of the Interior Department.

Season-average farm prices for wheat and coarse grains are increased, while oilseeds remain steady, in this month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.