USDA Releases Farm Bill Proposals

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Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Wednesday unveiled the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2007 farm bill proposals. The more than 65 proposals correspond to the 2002 farm bill titles with additional special focus areas, including specialty crops, beginning farmers and ranchers, and socially disadvantaged producers. Details are available at www.usda.gov/farmbill. Among the proposals are payment limitations and increased conservation funding. Conservation Report …

Cattlemen Discussing Various Issues

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Cattlemen from across the country are in Nashville this week for the Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. NCBA CEO Terry Stokes says many topics are being discussed.  Report (1:00 wma) To learn more Click Here  Â