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Deal Reached On Waxman-Markey Climate Bill
06/24/09

John M. Broder reported in today's New York Times that, "The House is moving toward a vote Friday on energy and climate change legislation, with several significant issues still unresolved but with Democratic leaders expressing confidence that they will muster the votes to pass it."

Climate Bill Could Reward Farmers
06/24/09

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The climate bill nearing a vote in the U.S. House will reward farmers who plant trees or take other steps to control greenhouse gases and it will remove for five years an obstacle to corn-based ethanol, said the House Agriculture Committee chairman on Wednesday.

DJ Trade Expects Corn Acreage Cut, But Some See Increase
06/24/09

CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--Although analysts widely agree that Chicago Board of Trade corn futures are "trading" on expectations of a sizable loss of corn acreage in next week's government update, some of those same analysts think the market is in for a surprise with increased acres instead.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Urges Producers to Learn About New ACRE Program
06/23/09

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today urged producers to learn about the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program before the August sign-up deadline.

Climate Bill on Track for Debate Friday
06/23/09

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi late last night filed the Waxman-Markey climate change bill with the rules committee in hopes of bringing it to the floor by this Friday. House leaders are in negotiations with Ag Committee Chair Collin Peterson who is pushing for fewer burdens and more rewards in the climate change bill for farmers.

USDA Announces $6.45 Million in Rural Grants
06/23/09

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of recipients for $6.45 million in grants to spur economic development and revitalization in rural communities.

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