Sam Robinson

Ag forum to spotlight next crop of producers

Nearly 2,000 people are expected to gather this week in Arlington, Va., during a two-day forum to discuss the future of agriculture in the United States. The 2014 Agriculture Outlook Forum hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will take on topics related to new producers assistance, food safe

By Sam Robinson

/ 19 Feb 2014

Ag forum to spotlight next crop of producers

Policymakers continue to push for new ag-gag laws

Supporters of increased privacy protection on agriculture sites pushed hard for "ag-gag" legislation in 2013, and this year appears to be no different. Policymakers in both Indiana and New Hampshire have already proposed forms of ag-gag legislation, or farm protection bills, that seek to prevent pho

By Sam Robinson

/ 7 Feb 2014

Policymakers continue to push for new ag-gag laws

Droughts projected to intensify for western United States

Natural Resources Conservation Service officials predict that drought conditions will persist or intensify for much of the western United States. The predictions come after an unusually dry 2013 in much of the country, including California -- which experienced its driest year on record.

By Sam Robinson

/ 22 Jan 2014

Droughts projected to intensify for western United States

More states considering 'ag-gag', farm protection bills

The push by the agriculture industry to restrict free speech and access to information is increasing, with at least seven more states considering farm protection laws – also, known as “ag-gag” laws.

By Sam Robinson

/ 14 Mar 2013

More states considering 'ag-gag', farm protection bills

BPI seeks to move $1.2 billion defamation suit

Beef Products, Inc. the South Dakota based company suing ABC News for defamation, has asked that the case is returned to South Dakota state court and out of federal jurisdiction.

By Sam Robinson

/ 16 Feb 2013

Ag forum to spotlight next crop of producers

Policymakers continue to push for new ag-gag laws

Droughts projected to intensify for western United States

More states considering 'ag-gag', farm protection bills

BPI seeks to move $1.2 billion defamation suit

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