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  1. Support increases for bill needed for vets transporting medicine (5/16/2013)
  2. House Ag Committee wraps up farm bill work (5/15/2013)
  3. House Ag Committee tackles major farm bill differences (5/15/2013)
  4. Canadian meat processors reducing sodium (5/15/2013)
  5. IOM questions lowering sodium recommendation (5/15/2013)
  6. Senate passes WRDA bill (5/15/2013)
  7. Farm bill passes Senate Ag Committee virtually unscathed (5/14/2013)
  8. In Focus: Previewing the Farm Bill committee mark-up process (5/14/2013)
  9. Bioniche to divest animal health business (5/14/2013)
  10. High court protects biotech patent rights (5/13/2013)
  11. In Focus: Comparing current farm prosperity to the 1970s (5/13/2013)
  12. New Jersey legislature adopts ban on gestation stalls (5/13/2013)
  13. Study questions use of arsenicals in chicken (5/13/2013)
  14. Tennessee governor vetoes ag gag bill (5/13/2013)
  15. AGR purchases 19.5% stake in Ridley Corp. (5/10/2013)
  16. Bayer moves forward on Teva integration (5/10/2013)
  17. European feed collaboration expands (5/10/2013)
  18. FDA allows irradiation of poultry feed, feed ingredients (5/10/2013)
  19. House releases its farm bill draft (5/10/2013)
  20. Senate farm bill draft released (5/9/2013)
  21. WRDA debate continues in Senate (5/9/2013)
  22. Corn planting slowest since 1984 (5/7/2013)
  23. OARDC launches animal vaccine company (5/7/2013)
  24. UPDATED Cantor: House farm bill will reach floor this summer (5/7/2013)
  25. USDA funds research initiatives on weather, climatic variability on cattle (5/7/2013)
  26. Consumers value 'locally sourced' food (5/6/2013)
  27. Agriprocessors manager returned to U.S., jailed (5/6/2013)
  28. Novel poultry stunning method may improve bird welfare (5/6/2013)
  29. Tyson reports decreased earnings, beef division loss (5/6/2013)
  30. Corn planting progress way behind (5/3/2013)
  31. Obama starts filling in new top administration officials (5/3/2013)
  32. WRDA bill debate expected in Senate soon (5/3/2013)
  33. USDA, EPA release new report on honeybee health (5/2/2013)
  34. COOL retaliation could take months (5/2/2013)
  35. Purdue Veterinary Medicine launches poultry medicine residency (5/2/2013)
  36. UPDATE: Canadian supermarkets want stall-free pork (5/2/2013)
  37. GMO label law to go to Washington voters (4/30/2013)
  38. Iowa State seeks livestock producers' input for ethanol coproducts survey (4/30/2013)
  39. National Turkey Federation refutes alarmist 'study' on ground turkey (4/30/2013)
  40. Senators seek WTO challenge on European ethanol duties (4/30/2013)
  41. Pig stress syndrome linked to gene defect (4/29/2013)
  42. 'Ag-gag' law fails to pass in Indiana (4/27/2013)
  43. House proposes new ag guestworker immigration program (4/26/2013)
  44. ADM finally lands GrainCorp takeover bid (4/25/2013)
  45. Canadian cattlemen seek beef irradiation (4/25/2013)
  46. Dairy Security Act alternative again introduced (4/25/2013)
  47. Egg housing legislation introduced in House, Senate (4/25/2013)
  48. HSUS forms Ohio 'ag council' (4/25/2013)
  49. Reid calls for work on farm bill, WRDA (4/25/2013)
  50. Tennessee lawmakers pass bill on photos, videos (4/25/2013)
  51. Federal GE labeling law introduced (4/24/2013)
  52. U.K.-China research collaboration holds hope for bovine TB vaccine (4/24/2013)
  53. USDA, Dairy industry extend partnership on improving sustainability (4/24/2013)
  54. AVMA veterinary workforce report confirms excess capacity (4/23/2013)
  55. Montana Sen. Max Baucus to retire (4/23/2013)
  56. Precision ag has important implications on food security (4/23/2013)
  57. FDA cautions interpretation of antimicrobial resistance data (4/22/2013)
  58. USDA announces $209M for Superstorm Sandy disaster aid (4/22/2013)
  59. Suit filed challenging EPA's GHG regulations (4/19/2013)
  60. California lawmaker withdraws bill on undercover filming (4/18/2013)
  61. Fertilizer industry responds to Texas incident (4/18/2013)
  62. Livestock disaster provisions introduced (4/18/2013)
  63. New company VaxLiant offers innovative vaccine adjuvants (4/18/2013)
  64. Ag employers, workers forge historic immigration deal (4/17/2013)
  65. Egg bill sponsor Schrader working on gathering support (4/17/2013)
  66. House panel tasked with developing freight transportation improvements (4/17/2013)
  67. WRDA hearing held in House (4/17/2013)
  68. Court suspends approval of Enroflox 100 for cattle (4/16/2013)
  69. Dairy.com to acquire Blimling (4/16/2013)
  70. Japan game changer in TPP trade talks (4/16/2013)
  71. USDA extends aviation partnership for biofuels (4/16/2013)
  72. Callicrate withdraws checkoff lawsuit (4/13/2013)
  73. Ag immigration deal nears (4/12/2013)
  74. Canada threatens $1B trade sanctions over COOL (4/12/2013)
  75. Mining bee discovered in celery shipment (4/12/2013)
  76. U.S. signs off on Japan's entry into TPP talks (4/12/2013)
  77. EPA nominee recognizes strains with ag community (4/11/2013)
  78. Florida State licenses new technology for BSE test (4/10/2013)
  79. President proposes significant food aid changes (4/10/2013)
  80. President releases budget with similar USDA expenditures (4/10/2013)
  81. USPS delays plans to eliminate Saturday mail (4/10/2013)
  82. Ag leaders look to move farm bill in next month (4/9/2013)
  83. Ag groups work toward nutrient stewardship certification (4/8/2013)
  84. DSM completes acquisition of Tortuga (4/8/2013)
  85. ITIF report: Innovation needed for feeding the planet (4/8/2013)
  86. Researchers fault carnitine in red meat (4/8/2013)
  87. China combats new avian flu strain (4/5/2013)
  88. H7N9 cases require strong biosecurity response (4/5/2013)
  89. JBS okayed to acquire two U.S. beef plants (4/4/2013)
  90. New foundation will facilitate USDA, private sector research partnerships (4/4/2013)
  91. Alltech forms alliance in India (4/3/2013)
  92. H.J. Baker acquires two Brazil companies (4/3/2013)
  93. NASS to estimate milk production (4/3/2013)
  94. Tim Hortons announces pork procurement position (4/3/2013)
  95. Wheat futures volumes growing in 2013 (4/3/2013)
  96. Coalition voices support for COOL (4/2/2013)
  97. Sen. Gillibrand proposes dairy reforms aimed at smaller farms (4/2/2013)
  98. Smithfield to stay intact (4/2/2013)
  99. University of Arizona dedicates new school (4/2/2013)
  100. USDA OIG finds no audit issues with beef checkoff (4/2/2013)
  101. Identifying Johne's disease with accuracy (4/1/2013)
  102. USTR reports identify progress in reducing trade barriers (4/1/2013)
  103. World Dairy Expo implementing new cattle id system (4/1/2013)
  104. New FMD vaccine signals advance in global disease control (3/28/2013)
  105. Stolt named CEO at Christensen Farms (3/28/2013)
  106. USDA's Tonsager to leave agency after 12 years (3/28/2013)
  107. Study: RINs not to blame for higher gas prices (3/27/2013)
  108. EPA: More than half of streams, rivers in poor condition (3/26/2013)
  109. Corn Refiners Association names new president (3/25/2013)
  110. Smithfield retains Goldman for advice on split-up (3/25/2013)
  111. AVMA launches new economics division (3/21/2013)
  112. Olymel announces transition to group pens (3/21/2013)
  113. Senate committee approves Animal Drug User Fee Act (3/21/2013)
  114. Senate passes CR which will prevent FSIS furloughs (3/21/2013)
  115. Supervalu completes sale of Albertson's, other stores (3/21/2013)
  116. USTR voices support for Trade Promotion Authority (3/20/2013)
  117. House introduces Sensible School Lunch Act (3/19/2013)
  118. Smithsonian to share ag technology, innovation stories (3/19/2013)
  119. CR amendment transfers funds to prevent FSIS furloughs (3/18/2013)
  120. OIE holds antimicrobial conference (3/18/2013)
  121. AVMA releases 2013 compensation reports (3/15/2013)
  122. Food safety dominates discussion at VIV Asia (3/15/2013)
  123. Japan's request to enter TPP welcomed by U.S. ag industry (3/15/2013)
  124. Merrigan resigns from USDA post (3/15/2013)
  125. Scientific status summary addresses antimicrobial resistance (3/15/2013)
  126. Shamrock Farms to build $50m dairy manufacturing facility (3/15/2013)
  127. Delegates act on sow housing (Update) (3/14/2013)
  128. Intensification makes more sense than agricultural sprawl (3/14/2013)
  129. Raeford to exit turkey business (3/14/2013)
  130. Bob Evans announces position on sow housing (3/13/2013)
  131. Fresno State dedicates new poultry facility (3/13/2013)
  132. Grant will fund mastitis study in dairy cattle (3/13/2013)
  133. Production losses link to cattle industry's environmental impact (3/13/2013)
  134. Chocolate could partially replace whey in swine diets (3/12/2013)
  135. Exercise during gestation could affect future fertility (3/12/2013)
  136. Heat-stressed cows spend more time standing (3/12/2013)
  137. Ryan's budget calls for $31 billion in farm program savings (3/12/2013)
  138. New York City enjoined on soda ban (3/11/2013)
  139. NPPC delegates act on animal handling, housing (3/9/2013)
  140. Survey finds support for open housing for sows (3/9/2013)
  141. USDA files to dismiss HSUS "Other White" lawsuit (3/9/2013)
  142. Beef, pork demand takes twists (3/8/2013)
  143. Almost 75% of swine herd covered by PQA Plus (3/8/2013)
  144. COOL rule update proposed (3/8/2013)
  145. NPPC delegates seek improved price reporting data (3/8/2013)
  146. Bill eases ag fuel transport restrictions (3/7/2013)
  147. CFTC reauthorization comments sought (3/7/2013)
  148. Critical dairy cow fertility focus of new $3m study (3/7/2013)
  149. Senate school lunch bill gives greater flexibility (3/7/2013)
  150. Cargill conducts voluntary mineral product recall (3/6/2013)
  151. FDA announces public antimicrobial meetings with producers, veterinarians (3/6/2013)
  152. CME Group tightens trading hours (3/5/2013)
  153. Roberts' bill goes after food stamp fraud, waste (3/5/2013)
  154. Vilsack faces House Agriculture Committee (3/5/2013)
  155. Coalition welcomes EU trade talks (3/4/2013)
  156. Coalition welcomes EU trade talks (3/4/2013)
  157. Groups express dairy concerns within TPP negotiations (3/4/2013)
  158. Obama to nominate top EPA, DOE posts (3/4/2013)
  159. Manna Pro acquires product lines from Milk Specialties Global (3/1/2013)
  160. USDA simplifies loan interest rates (3/1/2013)
  161. Food safety sequestration impact months away (2/28/2013)
  162. Senators recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense (2/28/2013)
  163. Ancient antibiotic-resistance proteins opens door to study (2/27/2013)
  164. AVMA updates euthanasia guidelines (2/27/2013)
  165. USDA awards food security research grants (2/27/2013)
  166. Cattle groups ask SCOTUS to hear property rights case (2/26/2013)
  167. Republicans ask Vilsack for more details on sequestration (2/26/2013)
  168. Genus signs second JV in China (2/25/2013)
  169. Arkansas, Oklahoma AGs agree to watershed plan (2/22/2013)
  170. Colorado House rejects GMO labeling law (2/22/2013)
  171. DHS awards contract for construction of NBAF plant (2/22/2013)
  172. Groups ask Supreme Court to hear case on E15 (2/22/2013)
  173. InVivo NSA opens new pet food plant in Mexico (2/21/2013)
  174. Peanut executives indicted over salmonella outbreak (2/21/2013)
  175. Smithfield positioned to deliver ractopamine-free pork (2/21/2013)
  176. Ag groups unhappy with sequester deal (2/20/2013)
  177. Mexico reports new case of H7N3 avian influenza (2/20/2013)