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Another DFA settlement: This time, co-op to pay $46 million to plaintiffs

Dairy Farmers of America will pay $46 million to buyers of certain dairy products, part of a settlement agreement in an ongoing lawsuit regarding trading activity on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

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Hugo Chavez death may create fragile ag climate in Venezuela

The death of Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, creates uncertainty in that country’s ag sectors, too.

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USDA-NRCS to reissue 2012 1099s; errors on first forms issued

If you received a 1099 from the NRCS, don’t file your taxes just yet. There were errors on the first forms issued.

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Don’t ignore that Bt corn refuge requirement

Corn growers can’t ignore refuge planting requirements to help preserve the long-term value of Bt technology.

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Produce grower GAP training offered in two Ohio locations

Two programs in March will offer tips on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms, including the use of Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs.

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Roberts, Johanns fighting EPA permit layers

S. 175 would ensure Clean Water Act permits are not needed for the applications of pesticides and amends FIFRA by stating that no permit shall be required for the use of a pesticide that is registered under FIFRA.

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USDA to start MILC payments Feb. 5

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency will issue payments to dairy farmers enrolled in the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program for the September 2012 marketings, beginning Feb. 5.

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W.Va. poultry grower vindicated: EPA backs off Clean Water permit demand

The U.S. EPA has withdrawn an order demanding that West Virginia poultry grower Lois Alt obtain a Clean Water Act discharge permit for stormwater runoff from her farmyard.

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