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Hoeven, Heitkamp both support Senate farm bill

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:53:40 -0400

BISMARCK, North Dakota - North Dakota's U.S. senators both support the Senate's version of the next farm bill, saying it enhances crop insurance, continues the sugar program and reduces the federal budget deficit.

Jury finds potato growers innocent of fraud

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:07:04 -0400

RICHLAND, Washington - A federal jury has found an insurance agent and four Eastern Washington potato growers innocent of willfully overvaluing property in an alleged attempt to defraud the federal government for crop insurance.

Q&A: Questions and answers about the farm bill

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:00:47 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Senate is considering a massive, five-year farm bill this week that would set policy for farm subsidies and food stamps. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the nearly $100 billion-a-year bill:

Baucus eyes summer deal on farm bill

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:43:19 -0400

GREAT FALLS, Montana - Farmers told U.S. Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday that planned cuts to the farm bill could make the crop insurance safety net too expensive.

Tobacco farmers notch legislative victory

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:18:11 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory Thursday when the U.S. Senate fended off efforts to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop.

Sen. Hagan amends farm bill to address crop fraud

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:35 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - A measure championed by U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan adds $5 million in new funding to the 2013 farm bill to help root out crop insurance fraud.