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House Begins Farm Bill Debate As Half of US is In Drought Conditions

 

The Drought of 2012 is looking as bad as anytime since 1988.  Groups interested in keeping crop insurance coverage strong are lobbying to keep the program in the farm bill debate.  Here's more from WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster,  Ken Root:

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America Is Not Moving Toward Energy Independence

 

The biofuels industry in the United States is still a small part of the overall energy picture.  It doesn't keep leaders from speaking out about the limited progress we've made toward energy independence.  More from WGFA's Ken Root:

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A Restaurant Owned By Farmers in Washington, D.C.

 

Here's a concept: restaurants owned by farmers that serve good food with a message about agriculture.  WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root, who has eaten at two of these establishments, has the story of farmers putting your mouth where there money is:

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Senate Passes Transportation Bill and House Slashes EPA Funding

 

Congress took steps toward finalizing legislation last week.  Some has benefits for agriculture and agribusiness.
 
Here is an update on what took place from WGFA national farm broadcaster, Ken Root:

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COOL Is Ruled Out by WTO

 

The legislative effort to manade labeling of country of origin of US. produce and meats has been overruled by the World Trade Organization.  Here's the story from WGFA National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root:

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