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Big Chicken takes on Big Ethanol

Timothy P. Carney · December 5, 2013 5:00 am

Amid public doubts over his stewardship of the economy, President Obama is putting a renewed focus on the income gap between rich and poor as he pushes for short-term congressional action and begins setting the domestic agenda for the remainder of his presidency. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Obama, in speech, to focus on income disparities

Jim Kuhnhenn · December 5, 2013 5:00 am

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Industry experts slam ethanol mandate as bad for engines, environment

Ashe Schow · December 4, 2013 5:00 am

Hoped-for deal on farm bill eludes lawmakers this Thanksgiving break

Susan Ferrechio · November 29, 2013 5:00 am

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Food stamp cut boosts visitors to Ind. food banks

Washington Examiner · November 29, 2013 5:00 am

Wall Street Journal: Potential savings crop up in farm bill

Wall Street Journal: Potential savings crop up in farm bill

Washington Examiner · November 25, 2013 5:00 am

Negotiators adjourn talks on agriculture bill until after recess

Bloomberg News · November 22, 2013 5:00 am

Bait and Switch: The Farm Bill’s Expensive and Pointless Catfish Subsidy

Mark Hemingway · November 20, 2013 10:23 pm

Richmond Emergency Food Bank volunteer Abdul Olorode packs boxes with food to be handed out to needy people on Nov. 1, 2013 in Richmond, Calif. An estimated 47 million Americans saw their food stamp benefits cut as temporary relief to the federal program ends with no new budget from Congress to replace it. Under the new Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, a family of four that used to receive $668 per month will see that amount cut by $36. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Food stamp costs swelled by states spending $1 on heating aid

Bloomberg News · November 20, 2013 5:00 am

Farm bill takes aim at state animal welfare laws

MARY CLARE JALONICK · November 19, 2013 4:45 pm

Boston Globe: Food stamp cuts taking hold for Massachusetts families as stimulus boost expires

Boston Globe: Food stamp cuts taking hold for Massachusetts families as stimulus boost expires

Washington Examiner · November 18, 2013 5:00 am

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT: The Latest Farm Bill Looks Like Another Taxpayer-Funded Boondoggle

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT: The Latest Farm Bill Looks Like Another Taxpayer-Funded Boondoggle

Washington Examiner · November 15, 2013 5:00 am