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    May 3, 2013 |Story| Glendale News Press

  1. Schiff presses for transfer of military aircraft to Forest Service for firefighting help

    Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and nearly a dozen other members of Congress this week asked for an update from the Department of Defense on sending surplus military aircraft to the U.S. Forest Service, aircraft that could assist in fighting wildfires.
    Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and nearly a dozen other members of Congress this week asked for an update from the Department of Defense on sending surplus military aircraft to the U.S. Forest Service, aircraft that could assist in fighting wildfires....

    Tags: Military Equipment, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Department of Defense, Adam B. Schiff, U.S. Congress

    2. May 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Voice of the People, May. 06

    Terrorism insurance I respectfully disagree with several points in "Insuring against terror; The law is about to lapse; Congress should let it" (Editorial, April 25). The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program provides much needed economic stability and...

    Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Insurance, U.S. Congress, Business, Terrorism

    3. May 3, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  3. EPA: Bittleman promises improved communications

    WASHINGTON -- Sarah Bittleman, the new agriculture counselor at the Environmental Protection Agency, is determined to improve communications between rural America and an agency that many farmers consider both economically and culturally threatening. "My...

    Tags: Environmental Politics, Freedom of Information Act, Ethanol, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Tulane University

    4. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Well-meaning USDA program implodes on taxpayers

    In 1999, President Bill Clinton set out to right a wrong: the government's widespread discrimination against black farmers, particularly in the South. The victims had applied for farming loans but, owing to bias on the part of federal loan officers, had been rejected. Faced with some 1,000 claims in a class-action lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to pay $50,000 to each claimant to settle the matter. "It's a tremendous victory for black farmers across the nation," exulted John Boyd Jr., head of the National Black Farmers Association.
    In 1999, President Bill Clinton set out to right a wrong: the government's widespread discrimination against black farmers, particularly in the South. The victims had applied for farming loans but, owing to bias on the part of federal loan officers, had...

    Tags: Justice System, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues

    5. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  5. Ag Secretary Vilsack seeks forestry council nominations

    WASHINGTON - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the re-establishment of the Forestry Research Advisory Council and is seeking nominations for new members. "This council will play a critical role as USDA continues to lead the way...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology, Conservation, Agriculture

    6. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  6. USDA proposes simplified application process for renewable energy funding

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a series of changes to make it easier for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for renewable energy and energy efficiency funding. USDA remains focused on carrying out...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Small Businesses, Business, Energy Saving

    7. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Federal poultry regulations relaxed in spending law

    Farming advocates are pressing Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski to reverse a little-noticed measure approved by Congress last month that rescinded tough new rules on the poultry industry — a move that has strained the already rocky relationship between mom-and-pop chicken farmers on the Eastern Shore and Salisbury-based Perdue.
    Farming advocates are pressing Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski to reverse a little-noticed measure approved by Congress last month that rescinded tough new rules on the poultry industry — a move that has strained the already rocky relationship between mom-...

    Tags: Perdue Farms, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland), Barbara A. Mikulski, Andrew P Harris, Livestock Farming

    8. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  8. Open data for agriculture meeting focuses on global food security

    Later this month, on April 29 and 30th, the G-8 will host an important meeting on Open Data for Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture is organizing the meeting on behalf of the United States for members of the G-8 and interested parties. I bet that...

    Tags: Conservation, Science, Summits, Africa, G8

    9. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  9. USDA will cut direct payments by 8.5 percent

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will cut the direct payments for all crop farmers by 8.5 percent this year, not just for farmers who would be required to pay back certain other payments, a representative for the USDA's Farm Service...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture

    10. Apr 5, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  10. S.D. included in USDA ÂStrikeForce initiative

    Huron - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its ”StrikeForce” initiative in 10 additional states, including South Dakota. Bennett, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Corson, Dewey, Gregory, Jackson, Lyman,...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Energy Resources, Conservation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources

    11. Mar 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Sequesterville

    The musical "Annie" is enjoying another revival on Broadway. The show opened during the Carter administration, when America was in need of some optimism. "The sun'll come out tomorrow," sang Annie, and with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980, for a while, it did.
    The musical "Annie" is enjoying another revival on Broadway. The show opened during the Carter administration, when America was in need of some optimism. "The sun'll come out tomorrow," sang Annie, and with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980, for a...

    Tags: Environmental Politics, Entertainment, Petroleum Industry, Ronald Reagan, Arts and Culture

    12. Mar 30, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  12. Letters to the Editor - March 30

    Celebrate commitment of farmers, ranchers every day To the editor: On March 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture joined millions of Americans in celebrating National Agriculture Day. National Agriculture Day provides an important opportunity...

    Tags: Slavery, Passover, Religion and Belief, U.S. Congress, Agriculture

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