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 -April 13- Consumers and producers continue to search for the best quality food to bring to the dinner table, and the growing niche market for those products is the topic of this week’s WashingtonView Radio Program.

Our guest is Mary Ellen Taylor of Endless Summer Harvest (www.esharvest.com), a hydroponic lettuce and herb producer in northern Virginia which provides consumers and upscale restaurants in Washington DC, high-quality produce grown year-round.

Listen to the program now at WashingtonView Radio

Washington DC - March 20- To raise awareness of the vital role rail plays in our nation’s transportation system, Amtrak has announced it will celebrate its first annual National Train Day during six weeks of celebrations culminating on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -May 10- The carbon question poses new strategic, managerial, and process challenges for companies, according to a new study by The Conference Board, the global business research and membership organization. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -April 23- The nation’s largest general farm organization today released its recommendations for a 2007 farm bill that is fiscally responsible, benefits all sectors of agriculture and respects U.S. trade obligations, while continuing a reliable safety net for the nation’s farmers. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -April 16- USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the award of 29 loans and grants totaling more than $12.8 million to assist rural communities and businesses in 12 states. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -April 6- USDA Secretary Mike Johanns today discussed details of several proposed 2007 farm bill changes that will streamline USDA’s Rural Development programs and expand funding for rural health care and community facilities. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -March 8- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research held a hearing to examine the financing structure of renewable energy sources. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -March 4- The grower leaders of the American Soybean Association (ASA) have announced the 15 winners of “Reach for the Stars” contest that the ASA is running in partnership with John Deere Ag Management Solutions (AMS). Read the rest of this entry »