Month: June 2012

By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations representative On Thursday the Supreme Court released its ruling on the constitutionality of the health reform law passed in 2010, the Affordable Care Act … Read More

By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations representative Today the Senate concluded its debate on the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, ending with a 64-35 vote for final … Read More

By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations represenative Today the Senate considered and voted on numerous amendments to the 2012 Farm Bill, with approximately 10 remaining for tomorrow, as well as … Read More

By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations representative Yesterday the Senate debated and voted on 25 amendments to the 2012 Farm Bill, and debate will continue throughout the day today with … Read More

By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations representative Today the Senate plans to finish up its work on the 2012 Farm Bill, including a vote on an amendment offered by Sen. … Read More

By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations representative The Senate has begun its work on amendments to the 2012 Farm Bill (also known as S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and … Read More

By Chandler Goule, NFU vice president of government relations The average consumer, whether it is in the grocery store or at the pharmacy counter, is often confronted with the decision … Read More

By Jeremy Peters, NFU director of climate and energy The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and Delta Farmers Advocating Resource Management (Delta F.A.R.M.) held the annual Conservation in Action Tour … Read More

Submitted By Mike Stranz, NFU government relations representative June 4-10, 2012 is Hemp History Week. Now in its third year, Hemp History Week is the largest national grassroots marketing and public … Read More

By Brittany Jablonsky, NFU government relations representative Last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a proposed rule for a new microloan program within the existing Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) … Read More