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Highway Bill: House Talks Long Term Funding, Senate Releases Draft

June 25, 2015

The House Ways & Means Committee held a hearing to discuss various options for funding a new long-term surface transportation bill last week.  Among the options discussed at the hearing, were an increase in the ...

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Soy Transportation Coalition to House: Investment in Infrastructure Vital to Ag

June 25, 2015

In testimony before a House subcommittee this week, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) Mike Steenhoek emphasized the greater importance of transportation to farmers as agriculture has evolved. Steenhoek, testifying before the House ...

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Senate Continues Discussions on Meat Labeling Rule

June 25, 2015

The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) on Thursday, a day after Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced intentions to introduce a bill that would make COOL voluntary for beef and ...

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House Ag Committee: White House Food Aid Proposal Not Aligned with Farm Bill

June 25, 2015

The House Agriculture Committee is pushing back on an Obama administration proposal to convert more international food aid from physical U.S.-based commodities to local food purchases, food vouchers or cash transfers. The White House is ...

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Reminder: 3 Months Left to Recruit 20 New ASA Members

June 25, 2015

The American Soybean Association’s New Member Recruiter Engagement Contest ends on Sept. 29, 2015. Any ASA member who recruits 20 or more NEW members, is eligible for a drawing to win a grand prize. The ...

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