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Sen. Boxer, Rep. DeFazio Introduce National Biotech Labeling Bill

May 2, 2013

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced the “Genetically Engineered Food Right-To-Know Act” last week; legislation that would require nationwide labeling of foods containing biotech ingredients. ASA’s policy is to support current ...

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Ask Your Senators to Vote for Reasonable Fuel Storage Rules for Farmers!

May 2, 2013

When the Senate takes up consideration of the Water Resources Development Act next week, Sens. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) plan to offer an amendment that would alleviate the costly ...

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Ag Organizations Applaud Six Countries for Support of Ag Production Technologies

May 2, 2013

Key members of the U.S. agricultural value chain have joined together to applaud the work of the United States and like-minded governments to promote the importance of science-based regulations to facilitate trade of agricultural commodities ...

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ASA Reinforces Support for Crop Insurance, Opposes Means Testing

May 1, 2013

ASA joined a broad coalition of other farm groups this week in a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Thad Cochran (R. Miss.) reiterating support for strong crop insurance ...

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Minimize Yield Loss – Listen to this ASA Educational Podcast on Disease Control

April 25, 2013

Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Bob Lawless is featured on this week’s ASA Educational Podcast on disease control. “Each season, growers must remain aware of diseases that pose a threat to their fields,” Lawless said. “Leaf ...

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