Agriculture and the States
Governors at the 2001 Winter National Governors Association (NGA) meeting talked about agriculture policy. Among the issues they addressed were private land conservation, legislative options…
100 viewsGovernors at the 2001 Winter National Governors Association (NGA) meeting talked about agriculture policy. Among the issues they addressed were private land conservation, legislative options…
100 viewsParticipants spoke to reporters about the impact of consolidation on the food and dairy industries, the effects on agribusiness, and the implications for the economy. Following their remarks…
93 viewsAgricultural experts testified about the problems facing farmers and the agricultural industry. Topics included taxes, the need for more foreign markets, natural disasters, and the diffi…
138 viewsFormer Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz discussed the future of agriculture in the next millennium at the National Farmers Union Convention and took audience questions.
92 viewsMr. Swenson talked about the lobbying effort which has brought farmers and ranchers to Washington to request financial assistance from Congress. He said that there is a real potential for ec…
64 viewsAgriculture Secretary Dan Glickman talked to the press about President Clinton’s emergency relief package for farmers. Sec. Glickman expressed optimism that the bill would receive bipartisan…
58 viewsDuring this press conference from the old EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING National President Clinton received the Golden Triangle award from the NATIONAL FARMERS UNION. Dan Glickman, AG…
64 viewsSecretary Glickman and the Agriculture Department began a series of hearings on the Agriculture Bill. House and Senate Committees have already developed recommendations for adjusting agricul…
132 viewsThe Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Espy, met with members of Congress and academicians to participate in the Farm Income Policy forum sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. The speakers…
121 viewsWitnesses testified on the 1990 Farm Bill. They brought up an intelligent crop rotation schedule and soil conservation.
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