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Obama reiterates call for U.S. farm subsidy cuts
U.S. President Barack Obama proposed slashing subsidies to the booming agriculture sector by US$32 billion over the next decade, just as Congress begins the lengthy process of overhauling the expiring U.S. farm law. Comment?
... , Doco , Verification of Cause , Attorney Jim Fleissner , Jim Fleissner , Usda , United States Department of Agriculture , Us Dept of Agriculture , Us Department of Agriculture ALBANY, GA -- The Dougherty County School Board head from an independent ... Comment?
Mixed progress made by US government and schools to improve food...
New research has found that the US government and schools have made mixed progress to comprehensively address food and beverage marketing practices that put young people's health at risk. Comment?
Hughes Citizens Get No Answers On Fraud Investigation
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Instead, the topic was not brought up at all, since it was not on the agenda. The mayor, Larry Owens, told News Channel 3 he was not the subject of an investigation at all. Comment?
An agency-by-agency guide to Obama's budget
President Barack Obama proposed a $3.8 trillion budget on Monday for fiscal 2013 that aims to slash the deficit by $4 trillion over 10 years but still envisions growth in the government's major health benefit programs. Comment?
Earlville woman lends help to NBC baby formula investigation
When Nancy Brejc opened a container of baby formula, it smelled like a wet dog. The smell prompted her to read the bottle and the grandmother saw something that angered her. Comment?
Mexico honeydew volume can only go up
Honeydew melons out of Mexico have been in short supply on the U.S. market, but as February began, Nogales, Ariz.-based shippers such as SunFed and MAS Melons & Grapes LLC reported volumes were close to those projected. Comment?
Crop markets close higher on Monday
Corn futures closed solidly higher on Monday. Spillover strength from soybeans and outside markets helped push corn futures higher. Comment?
2012 farm surveys hitting mailboxes soon
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services advises farmers that surveys are now arriving in mailboxes around the nation to help identify all active farms in the United States. Comment?
Grape prices reach record high
Less grapes were crushed last year, but their average price reached a record high, the United States Department of Agriculture reported in its preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2011. Comment?
An upcoming event will cater specifically to female landowners and managers committed to conserving land and resources. Comment?
USDA budget: Exports in, pathogen testing out
Unveiling a lean budget that sees cuts in traditional farm programs, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Feb. Comment?
Town Officials Seek Expansion Of North Road Sewer Project
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A East Windsor Water Pollution Control Authority officials this week will present a proposal to apply for federal assistance to extend sewers another 8,500 lineal feet east on Route 140. Comment?
Obama reiterates call for U.S. farm subsidy cuts
U.S. President Barack Obama proposed slashing subsidies to the booming agriculture sector by US$32 billion over the next decade, just as Congress begins the lengthy process of overhauling the expiring U.S. farm law. Comment?
President Barack Obama proposed a $3.8 trillion budget on Monday for fiscal 2013 that aims to slash the deficit by $4 trillion over 10 years but still envisions growth in the government's major health benefit programs. Comment?
Beef for Dinner? Not So Much Anymore
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Maybe it's the economy. Or perhaps it's the growing concern over the environment. Comment?
NY cotton ends up with other markets on Greek vote
Two separate cotton planting estimates released on Saturday and Monday contributed to price gains, but analysts said both were regarded more as a starting reference for the fiber's crop season than a substantive indication of eventual output. Comment?
Evening markets: weather fears help grains to positive close
The boost to risk assets from the Greek accord waned a little as Monday wore on, and some doubts emerged as to whether Athens had done enough to secure a E130bn bailout package. Comment?
USDA Budget Would Rise 2.5% Before Subsidy Cuts Begin
U.S. Department of Agriculture spending would rise 2.5 percent to $154.5 billion in the year starting Oct. Comment?
Who Needs a Refrigerator? This Woman Says None of Us Do
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An eco-minded new storage system removes food from the refrigerator and onto modern-looking shelves that take an old-fashioned approach to preserving food Appliance-wise, the refrigerator invariably takes up the most space in our kitchens. Comment?