Agriculture

Stimulus Bill Raises Questions
As the current version of the stimulus bill awaits a Senate vote and President Obama’s signature, there are still plenty of questions and concerns about whether it will in fact stimulate the economy and create jobs. As House Minority Leader John...

USDA Makes $49 Million in Payments to Ineligible Individuals
In October, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report titled “Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Payments to Individuals Who Exceed Income Eligibility Limits.” The report was requested by Senator...

WATCHDOGS CCAGW AND NTU TO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: YOU WANT GOVERNMENT WASTE? WE GOT IT…
For Immediate Release October 16, 2008

Pork Alert: Agriculture/Rural Development/Food and Drug Administration
For Immediate Release August 26, 2008

Corn Ethanol is Not a Panacea
All is not rosy with corn ethanol and other biofuels, according to a February 7 Scientific American online article. The article reported on the release of two new research studies that show that converting corn to ethanol is leading to increased...

CCAGW Statement on Farm Bill
For Immediate Release May 2, 2008 Contacts: Leslie K. Paige (202) 467-5334 Alexa Moutevelis (202) 467-5318

CCAGW Endorses the “Farm, Ranch, Energy, Stewardship and Health (FRESH) Act of 2007”
For Immediate Release Contacts: Leslie K. Paige 202-467-5334