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Farmers furiously play catch-up on corn planting

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:22:00 CDT

Iowa farmers had planted 71 percent of the corn crop through the weekend, making a huge comeback that still left them behind schedule.

Despite concerns, White House backs Senate farm bill

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:29:00 CDT

The Obama administration said on Monday it supported the five-year, $500 billion farm bill being debated this week in the U.S. Senate, while at the same time calling for more reductions in subsidy programs.

Farmers make big comeback; 71 percent of corn planted

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:00 CDT

IOWA FARMING: Iowa farmers had planted 71 percent of the corn crop through the weekend, making a huge comeback that still left them behind schedule.

Johnston teen on a mission to feed a growing world

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 CDT

Mark Gee's world is not so different from the main character's world in one of his favorite series, 'Harry Potter.'

Aging farmers must decide: What is a fair share?

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:36:00 CDT

When Varel Bailey and his fellow shareholders meet this month, the seven-member family board that includes his three children will focus its attention on one issue: Who should benefit from the financial success of the farm?

Congress should limit crop insurance, environmental group says

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:06:00 CDT

Congress should use the final hours of debate on the next farm bill to limit spending on crop insurance and shovel more money to conservation programs, advocacy groups said.

Groups: Congress should spend less on crop insurance, more on conservation, nutrition

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:00 CDT

FARM BILL: Congress should use the final hours of debate on the next Farm Bill to limit spending on crop insurance and shovel more money to conservation programs.

Farm bill makes progress, still faces hurdles

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:00 CDT

The full Senate is expected to begin proceeding toward a vote on its farm bill next week, while the House could act sometime in June on its version.

House panel OKs farm bill with cuts in food stamps

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:00 CDT

The House Agriculture Committee has approved a sweeping farm bill that would trim the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

John Deere cuts 2013 sales forecast

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:47:00 CDT

Deere & Co. officials said Wednesday that bad weather and weak economies will hinder sales growth this year for lawnmowers and construction equipment.

Senate panel passes farm bill that reduces food stamps, subsidies

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:29:00 CDT

The Senate Agriculture Committee passed a sweeping new five-year, half-trillion dollar farm bill Tuesday as lawmakers made another attempt to craft a new agriculture policy after falling short in 2012.