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Washington DC -April 25- President Bush today signed a one-week Farm Bill extension which was passed by the Congress on Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -April 21- Getting a Farm Bill passed yet this year is a top priority for the National Farmers Union (NFU). Tom Buis, President of NFU, told WashingtonView Radio today that the House and Senate need to come to an agreement soon.

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Washington DC -March 19 - This week is National Agriculture Week. Following is a transcript of remarks by USDA Secretary Mike Johanns at the FFA’s National Ag Day rally held in Washington DC: Read the rest of this entry »