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2013-14 Farm Bill Reading Room

Congressional consideration of a new farm bill has brought passage of a bill by the Senate, the June 20 defeat of the bill in the House, the House’s July 11 passage of a bill absent a nutrition title and multiple questions about what might happen in Conference Committee. All this has Democrats, Republicans and a plethora of food, environmental, agricultural and feeding interest groups busy communicating opinions, viewpoints, and alternatives.

In its role as a non-advocacy organization, Farm Foundation, NFP seeks to inform ongoing discussions by providing a diversity of perspectives on the issues, alternatives and potential consequences of those alternatives.

Perspectives on the 2013 Farm Bill features essays authored by thought leaders in agriculture and rural America.  Organized by Farm Foundation, NFP and the National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy, the intent is to enrich the public policy by providing ideas and perspectives from a diverse range of thought leaders.

Featured below are resources to gain information and perspectives from a variety of stakeholders on next steps for the farm bill legislation. These resources are in three categories:

Farm Foundation does not advocate or lobby. Inclusion of any item or ideas presented here does not represent an endorsement by Farm Foundation, NFP. The opinions expressed in the articles cited are those of the authors and not those of Farm Foundation.

To suggest additional postings to the Reading Room, send information with a link to info@farmfoundation.org.

Reports on the politics shaping policies………………………………………………….…..

The Agricultural Act of 2014 is available on the website of the U.S. House of Representative’s House Committee on Agriculture.  You will find the Bill, the Statement of Managers and the Bill Summary.

Also available is the  Farm Bill CBO Score and the  Farm Bill Conference Report.

On Feb. 5, 2014, the Congressional Research Service released:  The 2014 Farm Bill:  A Comparison of the Conference Agreement with the Senate-passed (S.954) and  the House-passed (H.R. 2642) Farm Bills.

Feb. 13, 2014: “Report sheds light on farm bill cost”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/farm-bill-cost-report-103498.html

Feb. 10, 2014: “Farm bill includes biochemical provisions”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Monday.asp

Feb. 7, 2014: “Obama signs historic five-year farm bill into law”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse (login required)
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Obama-signs-historic-five-year-farm-bill-into-law-02072014.asp

Feb. 7, 2014:  “Farm bill signed; USDA on the clock”
Bill Tomson, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/farm-bill-usda-103270.html

Feb. 4, 2014: “Senate Passes Long-Stalled Farm Bill, With Clear Winners and Losers”
Ron Nixon, New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/05/us/politics/senate-passes-long-stalled-farm-bill.html?_r=1

Feb. 4, 2014: “Obama Set to Sign Farm Bill at Stabenow’s Alma Mater”
Niels Lesniewski, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/wgdb/farm-bill-heads-for-president-obamas-desk/

Feb. 4, 2014: “U.S. Senate Approves Farm Bill”
Jen Russell, AgWeb.com
http://bit.ly/1fspKec

Feb. 4, 2014: “Senate approves five-year farm bill, sending it to Obama”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Senate-approves-five-year-farm-bill-sending-it-to-Obama-02042014.asp

Feb. 4, 2014: “Congress approves 5-year farm bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/congress-approves-farm-bill-103114.html

Feb. 4, 2014: “Senate sends farm bill to Obama”
Ramsey Cox and Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/197416-senate-sends-farm-bill-to-obama

Feb. 4, 2014: “Senators declare votes for and against farm bill”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Tuesday.asp

Feb. 3, 2014: “Farm bill on verge of passage after a long three years of haggling in Congress”
Ed O’Keefe and Kimberly Kindy, Washington Post
http://wapo.st/1fUYzcB

Feb. 3, 2014: “Five things to know about the massive farm bill”
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/5-things-know-about-massive-farm-bill

Feb. 3, 2014: “Senate advances farm bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/farm-bill-update-103049.html

Feb. 3, 2014: “Senate on verge of Farm Bill passage”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Washington-week-ahead-Senate-on-verge-of-farm-bill-passage-02032014.asp

Feb. 3, 2014: “Sen. Pat Roberts on the Agricultural Act of 2014”
Agri-Pulse Open Mic (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Open-Mic.asp

Feb. 3, 2014: “Missouri Democrat tells why he voted for the farm bill”
Agri-Pulse (Audio)
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/197186-stabenow-defends-farm-bill-payment-provisions

Feb. 2, 2014: “Why is the Farm Bill Finally Ripe for Passage?”
Jerry Hagstrom, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/outside-influences/why-is-the-farm-bill-finally-ripe-for-passage-20140202

Feb. 1, 2014: “Stabenow defends farm bill provisions”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/197186-stabenow-defends-farm-bill-payment-provisions

Jan. 31, 2014: “No Help for Farm Bill from Miffed Kansans in the House”
Ron Dixon and Derek Willis, New York Times
http://nyti.ms/1ifpgdk

Jan. 30, 2014: “Farm bill passes House and California growers are happy”
Michael Doyle, McClatchy Washington Bureau, Sacramento Bee
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/01/29/6112122/farm-bill-passes-house-and-california.html

Jan. 29, 2014: “House approves five-year farm bill, sends it to the Senate”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/House-approves-five-year-farm-bill–sends-it-to-Senate-01292014.asp

Jan. 29, 2014: “North American meat group disappointed farm bill fails tochange COOL”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Wednesday.asp

Jan. 29, 2014: “Dairy farmers welcome farm bill’s subsidy overhaul”
Associated Press, Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP8c8961fbbc4643b4ad82b1e988f66332.html

Jan. 29, 2014: “Mitch McConnell high on hemp provision in farm bill”
Jenny Hopkinson, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/mitch-mcconnell-high-on-hemp-provision-in-farm-bill-102802.html

Jan. 29, 2014: “Farm Bill Finally Passes the House”
Emma Dumain, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/farm-bill-finally-passes-the-house/

Jan. 29, 2014: “House clears farm bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/house-farm-bill-102806.html

Jan. 28, 2014: “Farm Bill: Winners and losers”
Kristina Peterson and Jesse Newman, Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2014/01/28/farm-bill-winners-and-losers/

Jan. 28, 2014: “Plenty of winners and losers in new farm bill”
Bill Tomson and  Tarini Parti, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/farm-bill-review-102726.html

Jan, 27, 2014: “Farm Bill compromise will change programs and reduce spending”
Ron Nixon, New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/us/politics/farm-bill-compromise-will-reduce-spending-and-change-programs.html

Jan. 27, 2014: “Farm Bill Negotiators Reach Deal, Stabenow says:
Niels Lesniewski, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/wgdb/farm-bill-negotiators-reach-deal-stabenow-says/

Jan, 28, 2014: “Livestock groups vow to oppose final farm bill on COOL, GIPSA issues”
Staff of Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Livestock-groups-vow-to-oppose-final-farm-bill-on-COOL-GIPSA-issues-01-27-2014.asp

Jan. 28,2014: “Beef lobby loses push to repeal labeling rules”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/beef-lobby-loses-push-to-repeal-labeling-rules-102654.html

Jan. 27, 2014: “Farm Bill conferees press hard to wrap up”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Washington-week-ahead-Farm-bill-conferees-press-hard-to-wrap-up-01272014.asp

Jan. 27, 2014: “New farm bill readied for final debate”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/new-house-farm-bill-102626.html

Jan. 24, 2014: “House aims to finalize farm conference”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/farm-bill-conference-frank-lucas-collin-peterson-debbie-stabenow-thad-cochran-102580.html

Jan. 23, 2014: “Farm bill vote by early next week seems more unlikely”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse (subscription only)
http://agri-pulse.com/Farm-bill-vote-seems-more-unlikely-during-early-next-week-01232014.asp

Jan. 23, 2014: “County employee group makes last minute push for FSA offices”
Derrick Cain, Agri- Pulse (subscription only)
http://agri-pulse.com/County-employee-group-makes-last-minute-push-for-FSA-offices-01232014.asp

Jan. 23, 2014: “Farm bill negotiators still struggle with payment limits, dairy”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/196274-farm-bill-negotiators-struggle-with-payment-limits#ixzz2rJHCPEr5

Jan. 23, 2014: “NSAC restates opposition against changes to payment limit reform in farm bill”
Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/NSAC-restates-opposition-against-changes-to-payment-limit-reform-in-farm-bill-01232014.asp

Jan. 23, 2014: “Farm negotiators haggle over final points”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/farm-bill-2014-update-102536.html

Jan. 20, 2014: “USDA RMA prepared to implement farm bill when it passes”
Agri-Pulse (Audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Monday.asp

Jan. 18, 2014: “U.S.House GOP leader in Springfield: Farm Bill to have reforms”
Doug Finke,  State-Courier Journal
http://www.sj-r.com/article/20140118/NEWS/140119382/10283/NEWS#ixzz2qwB6L0ck

Jan. 17, 2014: “Dairy farm lobbyists concede Boehner has killed proposal”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/195802-dairy-farm-lobbyists-concede-boehner-has-killed-proposal#ixzz2qwBTLj9a

Jan. 17, 2014: “Standstill on farm bill may revive 1949 law”
Ron Nixon, The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/18/us/politics/standstill-on-farm-bill-may-revive-1949-rules.html?_r=1

Jan. 15, 2014: “Lucas continues work on proposal to solve dairy differences”
Derrick Caine, Agri-Pulse (subscriber only)
http://agri-pulse.com/DownloadLogin.asp?Name=Lucas-continues-work-on-proposal-to-solve-dairy-differences-01152014.asp

Jan. 15, 2014: “Subsidy limits in new farm bill are in trouble, Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry says”
Joseph Morton, Omaha World Herald
http://www.omaha.com/article/20140115/NEWS/140119195

Jan. 15, 2014: “Agriculture chairman cites progress on farm bill compromise”
Eric Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/195570-lucas-cites-progress-on-farm-bill-dairy-compromise

Jan. 15, 2014: “Farm Bill: Vilsack key as Lucas seeks farm deal”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/farm-bill-dairy-102250.html

Jan. 15, 2014: “Farm Bill deal could be reached this week – senator”
Eric Beech, Reuters
http://reut.rs/1dyN9O7

Dec. 23, 2013:”Leahy tells farm bill conferees no more delay”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Leahy-tells-farm-bill-conferees-no-more-delay-12222013.asp

Dec. 22, 2013: “Small-acre crops and the farm bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/specialty-crops-and-the-farm-bill-101446.html

Dec. 19, 2013: “Exports threatened by delay on farm bill, USDA says”
Daniel Enoch, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Exports-threatened-by-delay-on-farm-bill-USDA-says-12192013.asp

Dec. 19, 2013: “U.S. farm bill writers eye $8 billion in food stamp cuts–senator”
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/usa-agriculture-harkin-idUSL2N0JY27820131219

Dec. 11, 2013: “Farm Bill Won’t be Done Until 2014”
Chris Clayton, DTN
http://bit.ly/1bZxzKQ

Dec. 11, 2013: :”Farm Bill won’t be approved until January”
Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/12/11/farm-bill-wont-be-approved-until-january/

Dec. 10, 2013: “No long-term farm bill this year; House may take up extension”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse (subscriber only)
http://agri-pulse.com/No-long-term-farm-bill-this-year-House-may-take-up-extension-12102013.asp

Dec. 10, 2013: “Lawmakers blame weather, punt farm bill”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/192661-no-farm-bill-this-year

Dec. 10, 2013: “Reid says Senate will not extend farm bill”
Associated Press, Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_government/reid-says-senate-will-not-extend-farm-law/2013/12/10/0f70a2da-61cb-11e3-a7b4-4a75ebc432ab_story.html

Dec. 10, 2013: “Cotton, peanut and rice farmers oppose farm bill extension”
Cindy Zimmerman, Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Tuesday.asp

Dec. 9, 2013: “House eyeing short-term farm extension”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/short-term-farm-extension-house-100921.html?hp=l3

Dec. 9, 2013: “How Democrats plan to cut food stamps without enraging their base”
Meredith Shriner, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/wgdb/how-democrats-plan-to-cut-food-stamps-without-enraging-base/

Dec. 9, 2013: “Reformers crucial in farm bill passage”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/reformers-crucial-farm-bill-passage-agriculture-100903.html

Dec. 9, 2013: “Washington Week Ahead: Farm bill negotiations heat up”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://bit.ly/18OZvAF

Dec. 6, 2013: “Farm Bill: Next Week Pivotal”
Jerry Hagstrom, DTN
http://bit.ly/18Jktku

Dec. 6, 2013: “All Quiet on the Conference Front”
Emma Dumain, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/all-quiet-on-the-conference-front/

Dec. 5, 2013: “Rep. Conaway: Encouraged about farm bill prospects”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Conaway-encouraged-about-farm-bill-passage-12052013.asp

Dec. 5, 2013: “Boehner: No budget, farm deals yet”
Russell Berman, The Hill
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/192188-boehner-no-budget-farm-bill-deals-yet

Dec. 5, 2013: “Milk prices could rise if farm bill looms”
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/boehner-floats-farm-bill-extension

Dec. 5, 2013: “Farm Bill Conferee: ‘Optimistic’, but lawmakers probably won’t make New Year’s deadline”
AarianMarshall, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Farm-bill-conferee-Optimistic-but-lawmakers-wont-make-New-Years-deadline-12052013.asp

Dec. 5, 2013: “Farm deal is in sight, says House Chairman”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/192216-farm-bill-closer-but-not-finalized-lucas-says

Dec. 4, 2013: “Farm bill conferees cite progress, but no final deal yet”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Farm-bill-conferees-cite-progress–but-no-final-deal-yet-12042013.asp

Dec. 4, 2013: “Negotiators see signs of farm bill progress”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/192049-negotiators-see-signs-of-farm-bill-progress

Dec. 4, 2013: “Farm Bill talks progress”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/farm-bill-talks-progress-100670.html

Dec. 3, 2013: “Iowa Officials Ask Senator to Back King Amendment”
Chris Clayton, DTN
http://bit.ly/1g7rNIK

Dec. 3, 2013: “Lead negotiator sees January finish for overdue farm bill”
Mike Stone, Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/03/us-usa-agriculture-farmbill-idUSBRE9B21AS20131203

Dec. 3, 2013: “Intense lobbying threatens farm bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/farm-bill-intense-lobbying-agricultural-congress-100610.html

Dec. 2, 2013: “Food stamps at centre of U.S. farm battle”
Robin Harding, Financial Times
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/23e2cf90-5b68-11e3-a2ba-00144feabdc0.html?siteedition=intl#axzz2mPTUf8mL

Dec. 2, 2013: “Senate demos vow to restore cuts to food assistance:
Ramsey Cox, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/191733-senate-dems-vow-to-restore-cuts-to-food-assistance

Dec. 2, 2013: “Farm bill talks continue with deadline approaching”
Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/farm-bill-talks-continue-with-deadline-approaching/2013/12/02/da9efa56-5b72-11e3-a66d-156b463c78aa_story.html

Dec. 2, 2013: “Washington Week Ahead: Farm bill talks to step up as clock winds down”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/washington-week-ahead-farm-bill-talks-step-up-as-clock-winds-down-12022013.asp

Dec. 1, 2013: “Farm bill is closer than many think”
Jerry Hagstrom, The National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/outside-influences/farm-bill-is-closer-than-many-think-20131201

Nov. 26, 2014: “Farm bill: Great experiment or dysfunction?”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/farm-bill-congress-dysfunction-100409.html

Nov. 26, 2013: “White House slams food stamp cuts in pre-holiday report”
Bill Tomson, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/white-house-food-stamps-snap-report-100404.html

Nov. 25, 2013: “Vilsack: Farm bill tests D.C.’s embattled politics”
Susan Page, USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/11/25/capital-download-tom-vilsack-farm-bill-a-test-for-dc-bipartisanship/3701153/

Nov. 25, 2013: “Farm Bill Negotiators plan pivotal conference call”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/191354-farm-bill-negotiators-plan-pivotal-conference-call

Nov. 25, 2013: “Farm bill conference leaders talk about lack of progress”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Monday.asp

Nov. 22, 2013: ” ‘Frank Lucas: If humanly possible, I want this farm bill done’ ”
Ron Hays, Oklahoma Farm Report (audio)
http://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/wire/news/2013/11/00020_LucasFarmBillUpdate11222013_202746.php#.UpMnc2Rgafu

Nov. 22, 2013: “Sen. Johanns tells farm bill negotiators he’ll oppose price guarantees for crops:
Joseph Morton, Omaha World Herald
http://www.omaha.com/article/20131122/NEWS/131129555/1707

Nov. 21, 2013: “Food stamps, subsidies knotty issues as U.S. farm bill talks drag on”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/21/usa-agriculture-negotiations-idUSL2N0J61BM20131121

Nov. 21, 2013: “Farm bill hits more snags”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/farm-bill-hits-snags-11212013.asp

Nov. 21, 2013: “Farm bill talks stumble”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/farm-bill-update-100217.html

Nov. 20, 2013: “Missouri Senator believes in farm bill this year”
Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Wednesday.asp

Nov. 20, 2013: “Farm bill study may get potato out of hot water”
Bill Tomson, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/farm-bill-study-may-get-potato-out-of-hot-water-100083.html

Nov. 19, 2013: “EPA ethanol decision pushes farm bill toward finish line”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/190777-epa-ethanol-decision-pushes-farm-bill-toward-finish-line?utm_campaign=E2Wire&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Nov. 19, 2013: “U.S. farm subsidy reforms under attack in Congress discussions”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/19/us-usa-agriculture-subsidies-idUSBRE9AI1E220131119

Nov. 19, 2013: “Farm bill takes aim at state animal welfare laws”
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
http://www.apnews.com/ap/db_268798/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=WWPCONXU

Nov. 19, 2013: “Lucas: This week key to farm deal”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/frank-lucas-farm-bill-100086.html

Nov. 19, 2013: “Corn popping in farm bill talks”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/corn-prices-farm-bill-100047.html

Nov. 19, 2013: “Vilsack focuses on positive with farm broadcasters”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Monday.asp

Nov. 18, 2013: “Members urge adoption of House farm bill dairy provisions”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/190600-members-urge-adoption-of-house-farm-bill-dairy-provisions

Nov. 17, 2013: “Farm Bill Conferees Focus on Food Stamp Fight”
Jerry Hagstrom, The National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/outside-influences/farm-bill-conferees-focus-on-food-stamp-fight-20131117

Nov. 17, 2013: ” ‘Safety net’ hinders farm bill talks”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/190469-rep-lucas-cautious-of-predicting-a-farm-bill-deal-before

Nov. 14, 2013: “Thume: Still optimistic about farm bill”
Sarah Gonzalez, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Thune-Still-optimistic-about-farm-bill-11-14-2013.asp

Nov. 14, 2013: “Boehner to Ryan: Hands off farm bill”
Erik Wasson and Russell Berman, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/190256-boehner-no-farm-bill-savings-in-budget-deal

Nov. 14, 2013: “Tom Vilsack: More than agriculture at stake in farm bill”
Jenny Hopkinson, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/pro-agriculture-launch-99874.html#ixzz2ki8hhiCG

Nov. 14, 2013: “GOP more optimistic on farm bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/republicans-farm-bill-99889.html

Nov. 14, 2013: “Senator Grassley is hopeful for farm bill”
AgriPulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Thursday.asp

Nov. 13, 2013: “House lawmakers offers motion to instruct farm bill conferees”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/House-lawmaker-offers-motion-to-instruct-farm-bill-conferees-11132013.asp

Nov. 13, 2013: “Farm Bill leaders report progress on deal”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/190196-farm-bill-leaders-cite-progress-toward-deal

Nov. 13, 2013: “USDA’s Vilsack warns against ‘hatchet’ cuts in U.S. food stamps”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/13/usa-agriculture-idUSL2N0IY2FK20131113

Nov. 13, 2013: “Farm Bill remains challenge”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/farm-bill-remains-challenge-99827.html

Nov. 12, 2013: “Shippers vs. Obama: Farm bill negotiators face choice
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/189915-shippers-vs-obama-farm-bill-negotiators-face-choice

Nov. 9, 2013: “Grassley not sure negotiators will come up with a new Farm Bill”
Pat Curtis, Radio Iowa
http://www.radioiowa.com/2013/11/09/grassley-not-sure-negoitiators-will-come-up-with-a-new-farm-bill/

Nov. 8, 2013: “Farm organizations still optimistic about farm bill passage this year”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Audio-Friday.asp

Nov. 8, 2013: “Conway says farm bill almost done”
Jennifer Loesch, Lubbock Avalanche Journal
http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2013-11-08/conaway-says-farm-bill-almost-done#.UoCp-OKKJ1S

Nov. 8, 2013: “Lucas: Money makes the government go round”
Chris Day, Stillwater News
http://m.stwnewspress.com/stillwaternews/pm_112677/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=QhExOzOI

Nov. 7, 2013: “Farm Bill Conferees Consider Compromise Cuts to Food Stamps”
Billy House, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/farm-bill-conferees-consider-compromise-cut-to-food-stamps-20131107

Nov. 7, 2013: “Farm Bill Could Hide Farm Locations From Public”
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/farm-bill-hide-farm-locations-public-20820358

Nov. 6, 2013: “Farm Bill Conferees Need ‘A Number'”
Urban Lehner, DTN blog – An Urban’s Rural View
http://bit.ly/1aHerk0

Nov. 6, 2013: “Senators push for more crop insurance for new farmers, specialty crop farmers”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Senators-push-for-more-crop-insurance-for-new-farmers–specialty-crop-farmers-11062013.asp

Nov. 6, 2013: “The Farm Bill: A Dickens tale”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/the-farm-bill-a-dickens-tale-99457.html

Nov. 6, 2013: “Groups call for mandatory funding of farm energy programs
Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Groups-call-for-mandatory-funding-for-farm-energy-programs-11062013.asp

Nov. 5, 2013: “Farm bill negotiators resume talks this week”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/farm-bill-negotiators-talks-99415.html

Nov. 5, 2013: “Vilsack surveys rural challenges and wants a farm bill”
Richard Piersol: Lincoln Journal Star
http://journalstar.com/business/agriculture/vilsack-surveys-rural-challenges-and-wants-a-farm-bill/article_ba7d2990-86a0-5d44-969a-b499c9cf9dde.html

Nov. 5, 2013: “Committee shows some consensus on conservation and compliance”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Tuesday.asp?utm_source=H-All&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=H-All

Nov. 4, 2013: “Peterson pushes for quick end”
Jerry Hagstrom, DTN
http://bit.ly/1dKwl3X

Nov. 3, 2013: “Compromise is the key to a new farm bill”
Jerry Hagstrom, The National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/outside-influences/compromise-is-the-key-to-a-new-farm-bill-20131103

Nov. 3, 2013: “Fear: Farm bill ripe target for Ryan ax”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/189035-farm-bill-talks-enter-crucial-week

Nov. 1, 2013: “Conference committee members urge energy program funding”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Friday.asp?utm_source=H-All&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=H-All

Oct. 31, 2013: “Stabenow’s dual roles: Key to Budget, Farm Bill Negotiations?”
Niels Lesniewski, Roll Call Blog
http://blogs.rollcall.com/wgdb/stabenows-dual-roles-key-to-budget-farm-bill-negotiation/

Oct. 31, 2013: “Johanns says farm bill could lead to budget deal”
Don Walton, Lincoln Star Journal
http://bit.ly/1dxHqp4

Oct. 30, 2013: “Farm Subsidies to User Fees Said to be on Budget-Cut Menu
Heidi Przybyla, Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/farm-subsidies-to-user-fees-said-to-be-on-budget-cut-menu.html

Oct. 30, 2013: “Farm bill chiefs defend turn in conference”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/188764-farm-bill-chiefs-defend-turf-in-conference

Oct. 30, 2013: “House, Senate conferees outline priorities for farm bill”
Sarah Gonzalez, Agri-Pulse
(Subscriber only) http://agri-pulse.com/House–Senate-conferees-outline-priorities-for-farm-bill-10302013.asp

Oct. 30, 2013: “Farm conference opens with optimism”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/farm-conference-opens-with-optimism-99136.html

Oct. 29, 2013: “Peterson: ‘Absolutely opposed’ to farm bill in a broad budget deal”
Mike Lillis, The Hill
http://bit.ly/1cqGwh7

Oct. 29, 2013: “Teamsters endorse Senate farm bill on nutrition, dairy”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse
Subscription only – http://agri-pulse.com/Teamsters-endorse-Senate-farm-bill-on-nutrition-dairy-10292013.asp

Oct. 29, 2013: “Food Stamps Loom Over Negotiations to Pass Farm Bill”
Alan Bjerga and Derek Wallbank, Bloomberg
http://bloom.bg/18Cyuta

Oct. 29, 2013; “Conservation groups send request to farm bill conferees”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse
http://bit.ly/1dpw2vs

Oct. 29, 2013: “More than 250 organizations rally behind permanent law, nutrition title in farm bill”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse
http://bit.ly/1h0ueOp=H-All

Oct. 29, 2013: “Farm talks open Wednesday”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/farm-bill-talks-open-wednesday-99063.html

Oct. 28, 2013: “Thirty-nine senators urge farm bill conference to reject food stamp cuts”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://bit.ly/1f1zZHc

Oct. 28, 2013: “Groups seeks pollinator provision in farm bill”
Agri-Pulse
http://bit.ly/1coAVb1

Oct. 28, 2013: “Congress eyes milk prices, politics in farm talks”
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/congress-eyes-milk-prices-politics-farm-talks-20699979

Oct. 28, 2013: “Washington Week Ahead: Lawmakers focus on farm bill conference”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/washington-week-ahead-lawmakers-focus-on-farm-bill-conference-10282013.asp

Oct. 27, 2013: “Budget, Farm Bill to Haunt Congress during Halloween week”
Billy House, The National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/budget-farm-bill-to-haunt-congress-during-halloween-week-20131027

Oct. 26, 2013:  “Nation headed over ‘food stamp cliff’ ”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/330727-nation-headed-over-food-stamp-cliff

Oct. 24, 2013: “Lawmakers urge support for beginning farmers in farm bill”
Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Reps-and-Senators-urge-support-for-beginning-farmers-in-farm-bill-10242013.asp

Oct. 24, 2013: “Wheat growers outline farm bill priorities”
Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Wheat-growers-outline-farm-bill-priorities-10242013.asp

Oct. 24, 2013: “NCFC outlines farm bill requests to conferees”
Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/NCFC-outlines-farm-bill-requests-to-conferees-10242013.asp

Oct. 24, 2013: “Farm bill gets no respect”
David Rogers, Politico
http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=A64076B0-9C9C-439A-85B9-B7FAD8EEB44E

Oct. 23, 2013:  “House committee leaders optimistic conference, negotiations can get farm bill done”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/House-committee-leaders-optimistic-conference–negotiations-can-get-farm-bill-done-10232013.asp

Oct. 23, 2013: “Gaining ground on farm bill not a snap: Baucus heads into negotiations on agriculture”
David Murray, Great Falls Tribune
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20131022/NEWS01/310220027/Baucus-heads-into-new-Farm-Bill-negotiations?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1

Oct. 23, 2013: “Farm safety groups blast farm bill amendments”
Ben Goad, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/legislation/330245-food-safety-groups-blast-farm-bill-amendments

Oct. 23, 2013: “U.S. lawmakers to wrestle with food stamp cuts in farm bill”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/23/usa-agriculture-idUSL1N0ID18Q20131023

Oct. 23, 2013: “Lobbying Heats Up Before Talks”
Ron Nixon, New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/us/lobbying-heats-up-ahead-of-farm-bill-talks.html?_r=0

Oct. 23, 2013: “Tea Party groups take aim at farm bill, Republicans”
Fredericka Schouten,  USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/23/tea-party-farm-bill-showdown/3172141/

Oct. 22, 2013:  “NSAC pushes for more farm bill reforms”
Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/NSAC-pushes-for-more-farm-bill-reforms-10222013.asp

Oct. 22, 2013:”Senators talk about Farm Bill Priorities”
Chris Clayton, DTN
http://bit.ly/1aFTbG6

Oct. 20, 2013: “Ready to Rumble Over the Farm Bill”
Jerry Hagstrom, The National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/outside-influences/ready-to-rumble-over-the-farm-bill-20131020

Oct. 20, 2013: “Lawmakers seek truce with farm bill”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/329413-lawmakers-seek-truce-with-farm-bill

Oct. 16, 2013: “Farm Bureau: Don’t kill old farm bills while passing new one”
Bill Tomson, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/farm-bureau-dont-kill-old-farm-bills-while-passing-new-one-98370.html

Oct. 15, 2013: American Farm Bureau Federation outlines farm bill priorities
Agri-Pulse Staff
http://agri-pulse.com/Farm-Bureau-farm-bill-priorities-10-15-2013.asp

Oct. 15, 2013: National Farmers Union sends its farm bill conference positions
Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/National-Farmers-Union-sends-its-farm-bill-conference-positions-10-15-2013.asp

Oct. 13, 2013: “On Crop Insurance, House and Senate on Same Page”
Chris Clayton, DTN/Progressive Farmer
http://www.dtnprogressivefarmer.com/dtnag/common/link.do?symbolicName=/ag/blogs/template1&blogHandle=policy&blogEntryId=8a82c0bc3e43976e0141b3cb26012202&showCommentsOverride=false&blogRegionCode=

Oct. 12, 2013: “House rejects motion on sugar policy, permanent law, SNAP–but approves crop insurance AGI test”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/House-rejects-motions-on-sugar-policy-permanent-law-SNAP-10122013.asp

Oct. 12, 2013: “House Names Farm Bill Conferees”
Chris Clayton, DTN/Progressive Farmer
http://www.dtnprogressivefarmer.com/dtnag/common/link.do?symbolicName=/ag/blogs/template1&blogHandle=policy&blogEntryId=8a82c0bc3e43976e0141ad6530e521d0&showCommentsOverride=false&blogRegionCode=

Oct. 12, 2013: “Boehner, Pelosi  name House farm bill conferees”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Boehner-names-Republican-farm-bill-conferees-10122013.asp

Oct. 11, 2013: “Long-delayed U.S. farm bill heads for final round of work”
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/11/usa-agriculture-idUSL1N0I118C20131011

Oct. 11, 2013: “Naming of House farm bill conferees nearing, Peterson says”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Naming-of-House-farm-bill-conferees-nearing–Peterson-says-10102013.asp

Oct. 10, 2013: “Lawmakers increase push to end direct payments”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Lawmakers-increase-push-to-end-to-direct-payments-10092013.asp

Oct. 9, 2013: “SCO: A West Texas farm bill tale”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/farm-bill-west-texas-98103.html

Oct. 7, 2013: “Farm bill talks revving up”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/farm-bill-2013-talks-revving-up-97962.html

Oct. 6, 2013: “Farm bill could benefit from shutdown crisis”
Jerry Hagstrom, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/outside-influences/farm-bill-could-benefit-from-shutdown-crisis-20131006?mrefid=HomepageRiver

Oct. 1, 2013: “U.S. farm law expires again with lawmakers split on new bill”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://news.yahoo.com/u-farm-law-expires-again-lawmakers-split-bill-215012828.html

Oct. 1, 2013: “Reid requests conference with House on agriculture bills”
Ramsey Cox, The Hill’s Floor Action Blog
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/325913-reid-requests-conference-with-house-on-agriculture-bills#ixzz2gYaw0TpP

Oct 1, 2013: “Farm Bill expires today; frustration persists”
Christopher Doering, Gannett Washington Bureau, Des Moines Register
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20131001/BUSINESS01/310010099/1030/Farm-bill-expires-today-frustration-persists?gcheck=1

Sept. 30, 2013: “Farm Bill Procedure Advances”
Jerry Hagstrom, DTN
http://bit.ly/19Uk9dW

Sept. 30, 2013: “On eve of farm bill expiration, USDA’s Harden ‘an eternal optimist'”
Aarian Marshall, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/On-eve-of-farm-bill-expiration-USDAs-Harden-an-eternal-optimist-09302013–.asp?utm_source=H-All&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=H-All

Sept. 30, 2013: “Stalled farm bill’s effects reviewed by agricultural economists”
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
http://arkansasagnews.uark.edu/7888.htm

Sept. 28, 2013: “House moves closer to farm bill conference”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/House-moves-closer-to-farm-bill-conference-09282013.asp

Sept. 27, 2013: “Analysis: U.S. farm bill, a year overdue, still rolling on slow track”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/27/us-usa-agriculture-farm-bill-analysis-idUSBRE98Q19P20130927

Sept. 27, 2013: “Bills a bonus for farm stamp users, farmers”
Carolyn Lochhead, The San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Bills-a-bonus-for-food-stamp-users-farmers-4851907.php

Sept. 26, 2013: “Farm Bill Advances in House”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/farm-bill-advances-house-97435.html

Sept. 25, 2013: “Sen. Thune: Farm Bill still seeking food stamp ‘sweet spot'”
Adrian Marshall, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Sen-Thune-Farm-bill-still-seeking-food-stamp-sweet-spot-092520132.asp

Sept. 25, 2013: “Shutdown or not, Farm Bill Extension expires Oct. 1”
Phil Brasher and Ellyn Ferguson, Roll Call
http://www.rollcall.com/news/shutdown_or_not_farm_bill_extension_expires_on_oct_1-227866-1.html?pg=2

Sept. 24, 2013: “Time Short, House says it seeks a new Farm Bill”
Ron Nixon, New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/25/us/politics/time-short-house-says-it-seeks-new-farm-bill.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-thecaucus&_r=2&

Sept. 24, 2013:  “No action on farm bill could lead to shortages at grocery stores”
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press
 http://www.freep.com/article/20130924/BUSINESS06/309240085/agriculture-fruit-farm-bill

Sept. 24, 2013: “Environmental, agricultural groups oppose Rep. King farm bill provision”
Julian Hattern, The Hill Regulation Blog
http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/legislation/324361-environmental-agriculture-groups-oppose-rep-king-farm-bill-provision-#ixzz2ftbz5xrw

Sept. 21, 2013: “Rep. Owens says bipartisan compromise will be crucial to pass farm bill by deadline”
Ted Booker, Watertown Daily Times
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20130921/NEWS03/709219859

Sept. 20, 2013: “Fate of farm bill far from clear”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/farm-bill-2013-97148.html

Sept. 20, 2013: “Cantor’s Farm Bill Strategy Pays Off”
Matt Fuller, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/cantors-farm-bill-strategy-pays-off/

Sept. 20, 2013:  “Lucas, Peterson weigh in on House passage of nutrition bill”
Audio from Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Audio-Friday.asp

Sept. 19, 2013: “House approves bill to cut food stamps”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/food-stamp-cuts-house-97090.html

Sept. 19, 2013: “House approves bill to cut nearly $40 billion from SNAP”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/House-approves-bill-to-cut-nearly-40-billion-from-SNAP-09192013-.asp

Sept. 19, 2013: “House set to act on $40 billion cut to SNAP program”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/House-set-to-act-on-$40-billion-cut-to-SNAP-program-09182013.asp

Sept. 18, 2013: “House Agriculture: Searching for the Future of Food”
Jerry Hagstrom, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/house-agriculture-committee/house-agriculture-searching-for-the-future-of-food-20130918

Sept. 18, 2013: “White House vows to veto Republican bill to cut food stamps”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/18/us-usa-obama-food-idUSBRE98H13X20130918

Sept. 18, 2013: “House GOP works for votes on food stamp measure but some moderates say the cuts are too much”
Washington Post/The Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/house-gop-works-for-votes-on-food-stamp-measure-but-some-moderates-say-the-cuts-are-too-much/2013/09/18/b8adb674-20a5-11e3-ad1a-1a919f2ed890_story.html

Sept. 18, 2013: “Fight over food stamps dominates Farm Bill”
Billy House, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/house-agriculture-committee/fight-over-food-stamps-dominates-farm-bill-20130918

Sept. 17, 2013:  “Collin Peterson remains pessimistic about Farm Bill chances”
Tom Cherveny, West Central Tribune/TwinCities.com
http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_24111682/collin-peterson-remains-pessimistic-about-farm-bill-chances

Sept. 16, 2013: “House Rules Committee poised to set rule on 3-year nutrition bill”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/House-Rules-Committee-poised-to-set-rule-on-3-year-nutrition-bill-09162013.asp

Sept. 16, 2013: “Club for Growth Won’t Key Vote Nutrition Bill”
Emma Dumain, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/conservative-opposition-to-food-stamps-bill-muted/

Sept. 16, 2013: “Target Price Programs Could Spark a New WTO Case”
Chris Clayton, DTN
http://www.dtnprogressivefarmer.com/dtnag/common/link.do;jsessionid=0278EC3E9CE2485D1ADFEABD9C4FF82C.agfreejvm2?blogHandle=policy&symbolicName=/ag/blogs/template1

Sept. 16, 2013: “Farm Bill might violate trade rules: U.S. business groups”
Charles Abbott, Reuters
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/automotive/sns-rt-us-usa-agriculture-farm-bill-20130916,0,4571372.story

Sept. 16, 2013: “House Bill would cut $4B a year from food stamps”
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/house-bill-would-cut-4b-year-food-stamps

Sept. 15, 2013:  “The farm bill is back”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/the-farm-bill-is-back-96831.html

Sept. 12, 2013: “House lawmakers push against crop insurance subsidies”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/House-lawmakers-push-against-crop-insurance-subsidies-09122013.asp

Sept. 12, 2013: “Frank Lucas: ‘Bigger Ideas’ Needed for Farm Bill”
David Rogers, Politico
www.politico.com/story/2013/09/farm-bill-2013-frank-lucas-96725.html#ixzz2ej6vK9kI

Sept. 11, 2013:  “Democrats latest farm bill strategy: Threaten to double the price of milk”
Mike Lillis, The Hill
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/321731-dems-farm-bill-strategy-threaten-to-double-milk-prices

Sept. 10, 2913: “Tom Vilsack: Strongly Opposed to Farm Bill Extension”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/tom-vilsack-farm-bill-extension-96560.html

Sept. 9, 2013: “Stabenow won’t back another farm bill extension”
Neils  Lesniewski , Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/wgdb/stabenow-says-she-wont-back-another-farm-bill-extension/

Aug. 27, 2013: “NRDC study:  Steps should be taken to limit rising crop insurance payments”
Christopher Doering, The Des Moines Register
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/27/nrdc-study-steps-should-be-taken-to-limit-growing-crop-insurance-payments/article

Aug. 26, 2013: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-K) on passing a new farm bill
Agri-Pulse Open Mic
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Audio-Open-Mic.asp

Aug. 21, 2013: “Braley acknowledges passing farm bill depends on GOP”
Jason Noble, Des Moines Register
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130822/NEWS09/308220065/1056/news05

Aug. 21, 2013: “Despite legislative difficulties, Noem predicts farm bill will pass both Houses”
David Montgomery, ArgusLeader.com
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130821/UPDATES/130821026/Despite-legislative-difficulties-Noem-predicts-farm-bill-will-pass-both-houses?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1

Aug. 21, 2013: “U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow visits Hop Head Farms, discusses proposed federal crop insurance changes”
Ursulla Zerilli, MLive.com
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/08/sen_debbie_stabenow_visits_hop.html

Aug. 19, 2013: “Cantwell stumps for U.S. farm bill”
The Columbian
http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/aug/16/cantwell-stumps-for-us-farm-bill/

Aug. 17, 2013: “King Farm Bill Amendment Angers Animal Advocates”
Nicole Greenstein, Time magazine
http://swampland.time.com/2013/08/17/king-farm-bill-amendment-angers-animal-advocates/

Aug. 15, 2013: “Will farmers ‘bring the heat’ to finish the farm bill?”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Will-farmers-bring-the-heat-to-finish-the-farm-bill-08152013.asp

Aug. 15, 2013: “Heritage Action head calls for farm bill extension”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/317265-heritage-action-head-calls-for-farm-bill-extension#ixzz2c7pEODW7

Aug. 14, 2013: “Hoevens: Farmers should woo big-city lawmakers”
Dave Kolpack, Associated Press
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/08/14/4410087/hoeven-farm-leaders-should-woo.html

Aug. 14, 2013: “Humane Society continues to urge lawmakers to drop King amendment from Farm Bill”
Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Humane-Society-continues-to-urge-lawmakers-to-drop-King-amendment-from-farm-bill-08142013.asp

Aug. 13, 2013:  “Put food stamps in final farm bill, Democrats urge Boehner”
Matt Fuller, Roll Call
http://www.rollcall.com/news/put_food_stamps_in_final_farm_bill_democrats_urge_boehner-227039-1.html?ET=rollcall:e16180:151591a:&st=email&pos=eam

Aug. 9, 2013: “Specialty Crop States Must Push For Five-Year Farm Bill”
Jerry Hagstrom, DTN
http://bit.ly/18rSzEH

Aug. 8, 2013: “McCaskill sends campaign pitch for farm bill”
Neils Lesniewski, Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/wgdb/mccaskill-sends-campaign-pitch-for-farm-bill/

Aug. 7, 2013: “Vilsack says fast action needed on farm bill”
Christopher Doering, Gannett Washington Bureau
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130808/BUSINESS01/308080098/?odyssey=nav|head&nclick_check=1

Aug. 7, 2013: “USDA says it will stop cotton payments to Brazil”
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/usda-says-it-will-stop-cotton-payments-brazil

Aug. 7, 2013: “U.S. cotton payments to Brazil may end due to lack of farm bill, Vilsack says”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/U.S.-cotton-payments-to-Brazil-may-end-due-to-lack-of-farm-bill–Vilsack-says-08072013.asp

Aug. 7, 2013: “Soybean leader frustrated with Congress”
Agri-Pulse (audio)
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Audio-Thursday.asp

Aug. 7, 2013: “Peterson: Farm Bill process resembles horror movie”
Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse (subscription only)
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Rep-Peterson-farm-bill-process-like-horror-movie-08072013.asp

Aug. 4, 2013: “Daines: Half measures unacceptable for farm bill”
Tom Lutey, Billings Gazette
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/article_766f5672-18fe-57a9-9bc3-3bbbb67668f9.html

Aug. 4, 2013: “Farm Bill Negotiations to Continue into September as Expiration Looms”
Ellyn Ferguson, Roll Call
http://www.rollcall.com/news/farm_bill_negotiations_to_continue_into_september_as_expiration_looms-226876-1.html?pos=hftxt

Aug. 1, 2013: “Rep. Walz leads new push for farm bill conference”
Aarian Marshall, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Rep-Walz-leads-new-push-for-farm-bill-conference-08012013.asp

Aug. 1, 2013: “Senate names farm bill conferees”
Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Senate-names-farm-bill-conferees-08012013.asp

Aug. 1, 2013:  “Lucas: GOP nutrition proposal would cut $40 billion”
Aarian Marshall, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Lucas-GOP-nutrition-proposal-would-cut-$40-billion-08012013.asp

Aug. 1, 2013: “Committee Chair says GOP preparing legislation to cut food stamp program by 5 percent”
Associated Press, Washington Post
http://wapo.st/18PBjtL

Aug. 1, 2013:  “House GOP take another cut at food stamp bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/08/food-stamps-bill-house-gop-95084.html#ixzz2anjhI31P

Aug. 1, 2013: “Farm Bill a ‘Ticking Time Bomb,’ Senator Says”
Nate Birt, AgWeb
http://bit.ly/1ctuSiA

July 30, 2013: “House Plan on Food Stamps Would Cut 5 million From Program:
Ron Nixon, The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/us/politics/house-plan-on-food-stamps-would-cut-5-million-from-program.html?_r=0

July 28, 2013: Agri-Pulse interview with Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa), on why he could not support a split farm bill.
Agri-Pulse Audio Open Mic
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Audio-Open-Mic.asp

July 26, 2013:  “House won’t do food stamp bill before August recess”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/agriculture/313705-no-fix-yet-for-house-gop-divisions-on-food-stamps-farm-bill#ixzz2aWG7urLm

July 25, 2013:  “The Eric Cantor-John Boehner farm bill two-step”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/farm-bill-2013-eric-cantor-john-boehner-94767.html

July 25, 2013: “House GOP continues to move on nutrition title bill”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/House-GOP-continue-to-move-on-nutrition-title-bill-07252013.asp#.UfBy6OAzD14.twitter

July 23, 2013: “Stabenow Waiting on House Leaders”
Jerry Hagstrom, DTN Political Correspondent
http://bit.ly/1aKMFQq

July 23, 2013: “Engagement needed for farm bill passage, Vilsack says”
Cheryl Tevis, Agriculture.com
http://www.agriculture.com/news/policy/engagement-needed-f-farm-bill-passage_4-ar32634

July 22, 2013: “Vilsack: Congress passes Farm Bill now, or we don’t get one”
Perry Beeman, Des Moines Register
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/07/22/vilsack-congress-passes-farm-bill-now-or-we-dont-get-one/article

July 21, 2013: “Farm Bill’s Roots in Old Laws Should Be Sustained”
Jerry Hagstrom, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/farm-bill-s-roots-in-old-laws-should-be-sustained-20130721

July 19, 2013: “Cantor vague on process for CR, farm bill conference”
Pete Kasperowicz, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/312265-cantor-vague-on-process-for-cr-farm-bill-conference

July 19, 2013: “Agriculture Panel Heads Meet on Farm Bill”
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/agriculture-panel-farm-bill-94448.html

July 19, 2013: “Senators say farm bill must include nutrition title”
Audio from Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Audio-Friday.asp

July 18, 2013: “Coalition of 243 groups pushes Congress on farm bill”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Coalition-of-243-groups-pushes-Congress-on-farm-bill-07182013.asp

July 17, 2013: “Stabenow continues march to farm bill conference:
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Stabenow-continues-march-to-farm-bill-conference-07172013.asp

July 17, 2013:  “Vilsack on farm bill: ‘Don’t let them do this to you'”
Spencer Chase, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Vilsack-on-farm-bill-Dont-let-them-do-this-to-you.asp

July 16, 2013: “Ag groups oppose farm bill split, repeal of permanent law”
Carol Ryan Dumas, Capital Press
http://capitalpress.com/content/CRD-FB-permanent-law-071513

July 15, 2013 “Stabenow Says Food Programs Will Remain in Final Farm Bill”
Ellyn Ferguson and Phil Brasher, Roll Call
http://www.rollcall.com/news/stabenow_says_food_programs_will_remain_in_final_farm_bill-226386-1.html

July 14, 2013: “Questions Await on Trying to Conference Farm Bill”
Chris Clayton, DTN Progressive Farmer

July 11, 2013: “After farm bill split, farm groups seek a make-up in conference”
Sarah Gonzalez, Agri-Pulse (subscription may be required)
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Ag-groups-split-on-farm-only-farm-bill-7-11-2013.asp

July 11, 2013: “House-passed farm bill deemed flawed by Senate Democrats”
Alan Bjerga and Derek Wallbank, Bloomberg News
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-11/house-passes-republican-farm-policy-bill-without-food-stamp-aid.html

July 11, 2013: “House approves five-year farm bill without nutrition title”
Derrick Cain, Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/House-approves-five-year-farm-bill-minus-nutrition-title-07112013.asp

July 11, 2013: “Farm Bill passes in House, without food stamp funding”
Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/07/11/house-republicans-drop-food-stamps-from-new-farm-bill/

July 11, 2013: “Farm Bill: House narrowly passes pared-back version”
David Rodgers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/farm-bill-2013-house-passes-94031.html

July 10, 2013/updated July 11, 2013: House Republicans dropping food stams from farm bill; White House threatens veto”
Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_govenment/house-gop-drops-food-stams-from-massive-farm-bill-after-defeat-last-month/2013/07/10/45ca

July 7/8, 2013: “Proposal to split farm bill divides Congress”
Jerry Hagstrom, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/proposal-to-split-farm-bill-divides-congress-20130707

July 7, 2013: “Agriculture at crossroads in Congress:
David Rogers, Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/farm-bill-two-tier-approach-93788.html

July 7, 2013: “Farm bill decision looms for Boehner”
Erik Wasson, The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/budget/309339-farm-bill-decision-looms-for-boehner

July 5, 2013: “Splittism Comes to Farm Bill Politics”
Urban Lehner, DTN/Progressive Farmer

July 3, 2013: “Farm Bill Defeat Shows Agriculture’s Waning Power”
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/03/us/politics/farm-bill-defeat-shows-agricultures-waning-power.html?_r=0

July 2, 2013: “Boehner Pressed on Farm Bill Split”
Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/farm-bill-john-boehner-93668.html

July 2, 2013: “Urban-Rural Alliance Breaks Down on Farm Bill Vote”
Thomas Beaumont of the Associated Press
http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2013/07/02/urban-rural-alliance-breaks-down-on-farm-bill-vote

July 2, 2013: “5 Farm bill groups you didn’t think existed”
Matt Fuller of Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/goppers/5-farm-bill-groups-you-didnt-think-existed/

July 2, 2013: “’They’re Coming After Me,’ House Chairman tells Town Hall Meeting
CQ Roll Call
http://blogs.rollcall.com/goppers/outside-groups-coming-after-me-says-frank-lucas/

Agri-Pulse – subscription-based
http://www.agri-pulse.com/

The Hagstrom Report – subscription-based
http://www.hagstromreport.com/

ProFarmer Washington Report – subscription-based
http://www.agweb.com/profarmer/

CQ’s Executive Briefing-Agriculture and Food – subscription-based
http://corporate.cqrollcall.com/content/432/en/Executive_Briefing_Agriculture_Food

Organizational advocacy or viewpoints…………………………………….……………………………

Feb. 4, 2014: “Not Your Father’s Farm Bill”
Opinion piece by Debbie Stabenow, Huffington Post Food for Thought
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sen-debbie-stabenow/not-your-fathers-farm-bil_b_4723767.html

Feb. 4, 2014: “Collin Peterson: Finally, a farm bill–and a good one at that”
Opinion piece by Collin Peterson, Grand Forks Herald
http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/collin-peterson-finally-farm-bill-%E2%80%94-and-good-one

Feb. 4, 2014: “In Congress’s farm bill, the rich get richer”
Washington Post Editorial Board
http://wapo.st/1dqC107

Jan. 23, 2014: “Iowa Rep Steve King lays an egg on the Farm Bill”
Los Angeles Times editorial
http://lat.ms/1d0EUo6

Jan. 15, 2014: “U.S. Dairy Industry wants price protections in the farm bill”
The Washington Post Editorial Board
http://wapo.st/1j9br3E

Dec. 30, 2013: “Not too late to fix the farm bill and avoid trade retaliation”
Mark Langevin, Ph.D., Director, BrazilWorks, and international adviser to the Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Algodão (Abrapa).
The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/foreign-policy/194071-not-too-late-to-fix-the-farm-bill-and-avoid-trade

Nov. 29, 2013: “On food stamps, GOP takes a principle to extremes”
Kathleen Parker, The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/kathleen-parker-gop-food-stamp-position-takes-principle-to-extremes/2013/11/29/d8af49c4-593a-11e3-835d-e7173847c7cc_story.html

Nov. 25, 2013: “Farm bill? We don’t need any farm bill”
Harlan R. Anderson, Minneapolis Star Tribune Op-Ed article
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/233382941.html

Nov. 14, 2013: “Farm Bill Should Link Conservation Compliance to Crop Insurance”
Andrew McElwaine, CEO, American Farmland Trust
http://www.rollcall.com/news/farm_bill_should_link_conservation_compliance_to_crop_insurance_commentary-229064-1.html

Nov. 13, 2013: “How to Pass the Farm Bill: Make It About Anything But Subsidies”
Emma Green, The Atlantic
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/11/how-to-pass-the-farm-bill-make-it-about-anything-but-farm-subsidies/281438/

Sept. 25, 2013: “The House and Senate farm bills don’t make the grade”
Vincent Smith, Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute,  The Hill’s Congress Blog
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/324275-the-house-and-senate-farm-bills-dont-make-the-grade

Sept. 23, 2013: “It’s Time for Congress to Clinch the Farm Bill”
Andrew McElwaine, American Farmland Trust,  commentary in Agri-Pulse
http://agri-pulse.com/Opinion-Its-time-for-Congress-to-clinch-the-farm-bill-09192013.asp

Sept. 19, 2013: “Food (Stamps) for Thought”
Henry Olsen, National Review Online
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/358914/food-stamps-thought-henry-olsen/page/0/1?splash=

Sept. 18, 2013: “GOP bill takes food from hungry children and struggling families”
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), The Hill
http://thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/323217-gop-bill-takes-food-from-hungry-children-and-struggling-families#ixzz2fQSs6wIR

Sept. 17, 2013: “2013 Farm Bill: Groundhog’s Day?”
Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, The Hill’s Congress Blog
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/322501-2013-farm-bill-groundhog-day

Sept. 13, 2013: “R Street Brief notes farm bill could spell big trouble for hunters”
R Street Institute:
http://www.rstreet.org/news-release/r-street-brief-notes-farm-bill-could-spell-big-trouble-for-hunters/

Aug. 26, 2013:  “Inactivity on the Farm Bill Threatens Farmland and Natural Resources”
Andrew McElwaine, President of American Farmland Trust,  Agri-Pulse
http://www.agri-pulse.com/Opinion-Inactivity-on-farm-bill-threatens-farmland-08262013.asp

Aug. 25, 2013: “An amendment that hurts chickens–and Americans”
The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mr-kings-farm-bill-amendment-hurt-chickens–and-americans/2013/08/25/f24aa1dc-0b36-11e3-8974-f97ab3b3c677_story.html

Aug. 24, 2013: “Another view: Congress needs to back small towns and rural life”
Chuck Hasselbrook of the Center for Rural Affairs, The Des Moines Register
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130825/OPINION01/308250027/-1/milestones/Another-View-Congress-needs-back-small-town-rural-life?nclick_check=1

Aug. 22, 2013: “No Farm Bill, sequestration hit rural Minnesota housing”
Lee Egerstrom of Minnesota 2020, The Daily Planet
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2013/08/21/no-farm-bill-sequestration-hit-rural-minnesota-housing

Aug. 22, 2013: “House SNAP Cuts Will Eliminate Assistance for Millions, New Study Finds”
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
http://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/cbpp-report-on-snap-cuts/

Aug. 21/22, 2013:  “Rising prosperity on the farm”
Chicago Tribune editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-farmbill2-20130822,0,7612623.story

Aug. 20, 2013: “The King Amendment: The Farm Bill’s Golden Egg”
Rick Berman of the Center for Consumer Freedom,  The Hill Congress Blog
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/317849-king-amendment-the-farms-bill-golden-egg

Aug. 20, 2013: “Steve King’s inhumane farm bill measure”
Kathleen Parker, The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/kathleen-parker-steve-kings-inhumane-farm-bill-measure/2013/08/20/bf51f688-09d1-11e3-8974-f97ab3b3c677_story.html

Aug. 16, 2013: “Reject King Amendment to the Farm Bill”
Wayne Pacelle, President of the Humane Society of the United States, The Hill Congress Blog
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/317325-reject-king-amendment-to-the-farm-bill

Aug. 16, 2013:  “Congress should table the farm bill”
Christine Harbin Hanson of Americans for Prosperity, The Hill Congress Blog
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/317241-congress-should-table-the-farm-bill

Aug. 8, 2013: “Bad for the birds, bad for all of us”
Washington Post op-ed by John W. Fitzpatrick and George Fenwick
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/bad-for-the-birds-bad-for-all-of-us/2013/08/08/d5a11a34-ff83-11e2-9a3e-916de805f65d_story.html

Aug. 7, 2013: “House Republicans’ Additional SNAP Cuts Would Increase Hardship in Areas with High Unemployment”
Ed Bolen, Dorothy Rosenbaum and Robert Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
http://www.cbpp.org/files/8-7-13fa.pdf

Aug. 1, 2013: “When Washington Forgot How to Negotiate”
Reid Wilson, National Journal
http://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/when-washington-forgot-how-to-negotiate-20130801?print=true

July 28, 2013: “Armchair farmers don’t feed the USA”
Bob Stallman, USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/07/28/american-farm-bureau-federation-editorials-debates/2594441/

July 24, 2013: “Snap, Cackle and Slop!”
Frank Islam and Fred Crego, The Huffington Post Blog
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-islam/snap-cackle-and-slop_b_3638849.html

July 23, 2013: “Split food stamps from obsolete farm programs”
Chicago Tribune editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-farmbill-0723-jm-20130723,0,2165966.story

July 19, 2013: “Politics Counts: The Complicated Farm-Bill Math”
Dante Chinne, Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/07/19/politics-counts-the-complicated-farm-bill-math/

July 16, 2013: “Farm policy, nutrition go together”
Former Agriculture Secretaries Dan Glickman and Ann Veneman,  The Hill
http://bit.ly/1c0Ad0u

July 12, 2013: “A Game-Changer for the Farm Bill and SNAP”
Blog post by Michael Dimock, Roots of Change,
http://www.rootsofchange.org/content/game-changer-farm-bill-and-snap

July 11, 2013:  “Farm Bill Politics May Prove Devastating to the Environment”
Lisa Schulte Moore, Scientific American
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=farm-bill-politics-may-prove-devastating-environment

July 10, 2013: “Farm Bill: House May Be Back At It Again”
The Heritage Foundation
http://blog.heritage.org/2013/07/10/the-indefensible-farm-bill-the-house-may-be-back-at-it-again/

June 27, 2013: “Amendment Votes Show the Way Forward for the Farm Bill, “
Jason Rano, Director of Government Affairs, Environmental Working Group
http://www.ewg.org/agmag/2013/06/amendment-votes-show-way-forward-farm-bill

An October 2011assessment and Comparison of farm safety net proposal prepared by Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University for American Farmland Trust
http://www.farmland.org/documents/AssessmentandComparisonofFarmSafetyNetProposals.pdf

July 5, 2012 Farm Bill analysis by Taxpayers for Common Sense.
http://www.taxpayer.net/library/article/house-farm-bill-draft-analysis-squanders-savings

Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
http://www.cbpp.org/

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
http://sustainableagriculture.net/

Environmental Working Group
http://www.ewg.org/


Policy analysis and references……………………………………….…………………………………….
Farm Foundation, NFP blog, AgChallenge2050
http://www.agchallenge2050.org/

Oct. 1, 2013: “Impacts of Selected Provisions of the House and Senate Farm Bills”
Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, University of Missouri
http://www.fapri.missouri.edu/outreach/publications/2013/FAPRI_MU_Report_06_13.pdf

Aug. 22, 2013: “Farm Bill Conference Issues”
FarmDoc Daily
http://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2013/08/farm-bill-conference-issues.html

Ohio State University’s Ohio Ag Manager: 2013 Farm Bill Update – July 2013
http://ohioagmanager.osu.edu/farm-policy/2013-farm-bill-update-july-2013/

“Four Key Issues to Know about the Future of Farm Policy”
Mike Boehlje of Purdue University, Gary Schnitkey of the University of Illinois and Carl Zulauf of Ohio State University discussed the future of farm policy on a webinar hosted by the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. http://www.agecon.purdue.edu/commercialag/progevents/farm_policy_webinar.html?inf_contact_key=68e4179c3b5f4b325f6920790343d5c29ce138477ffaab81d86aae2bb4c1bf0a

“A Comparison of Senate-Passed Bill (S.954) & House-Reported Bill (H.R. 1947) with Current Law”
Ralph Chite, Congressional Research Service June 2013
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43076.pdf

“What is the Farm Bill?”
Renee Johnson and Jim Monke, Congressional Research Service, June 2013
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22131.pdf

“Agricultural Export Program: Background and Issues”
Charles E. Hanrahan, Congressional Research Service, June 2013
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41202.pdf

“Agriculture and Related Agencies–FY2014 Appropriations”
Jim Monke, Congressional Research Service, June 2013
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43110.pdf

FarmPolicy.com
Keith Good provides a daily summary of news related to agricultural policy.
http://farmpolicy.com/

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
http://www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/

Agriculture and Food Policy Center, Texas A&M University
http://www.afpc.tamu.edu/

National Agricultural Law Center provides information on the current farm bill as well as previous legislation dating back to 1933. This site also includes a number of Congressional Research Service reports on the farm bill, including this September 2011 comparison of safety net provisions of the Senate and House versions of the bill:
http://new.nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/crs/R42759.pdf
http://new.nationalaglawcenter.org/farm-bill/

Oklahoma State University: This site has fact sheets and presentations on several provisions of the 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act. Additional pages can be accessed on specific topics, such as commodities, nutrition or conservation.
http://agecon.okstate.edu/agpolicy/farmBill.asp?section=1

April 2013: “ Farm Programs and Decisions for 2013 and Beyond? Presentation by University of Nebraska Economist Brad Lubben analyzing farm programs and farm policy outlook.
http://agecon.unl.edu/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=bc1a7b8d-2ae2-4a0e-aedb-de8df4ac04ae&groupId=2369805&.pdf

“Review of U.S. Farm Programs”
A paper commissioned by AGree
http://www.foodandagpolicy.org/sites/default/files/Review%20of%20US%20Farm%20Programs_0.pdf

“Agricultural Conservation & Environmental Programs: The Challenge of Measuring Performance”
A paper commissioned by AGree.
<ahref=”https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/AGree%20Ag%20Conserv%20and%20Environ-Apr%202013.pdf” target=”_blank”>http://www.foodandagpolicy.org/sites/default/files/AGree%20Ag%20Conserv%20and%20Environ-Apr%202013.pdf

“Assessing the Impacts of Federal Farm Bill Programs on Rural Communities”
A paper commissioned by AGree.
http://www.foodandagpolicy.org/sites/default/files/AGree-FarmBill%20Programs%20on%20Rural%20Devlp%20Apr2013.pdf

“Review of U.S. Nutrition Assistance Policy: Programs and Issues”
A paper commissioned by AGree.
http://www.foodandagpolicy.org/sites/default/files/AGree%20Review%20of%20US%20Nutrition%20Assistance%20Policy_1_0.pdf

Information from USDA’s Economic Research Service.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/farm-bill-resources.aspx#.UdMnU9iPy58

U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
http://agriculture.house.gov/

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition
http://www.agriculture.senate.gov/

Legislative information from the Library of Congress
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php

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