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Surrogate Debate Offers Peek Into Candidates' Stands on Farm Issues

A debate in Iowa last week between presidential candidates' surrogates feature the Romney camp alleging environmental regulations would hurt farmers, while Obama's team emphasized the help his administration had offered to suffering farmers.

"Speaking on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) yesterday blasted the Obama administration for environmental regulations he said were stifling farmers and ranchers.

Source: E&E Daily, 09/17/2012

"Obama Announces Federal Aid for Drought-Stricken Agriculture Industry"

"President Barack Obama moved to stem the impact of the worst drought in 50 years as he directed the department of agriculture to buy up to $170m of pork, lamb, chicken and catfish."

Source: Guardian, 08/14/2012

"Obama Says Midwest Drought Historic, Seeks Aid for Region"

"The worst drought in half a century is slashing U.S. crop and livestock production, President Obama said on Tuesday as he called on Congress to pass a farm bill that will send disaster aid to more farmers and ranchers."

Source: Reuters, 08/08/2012

"Drought Bill May Carry Mammoth Farm Bill Into Law"

"A comparatively low-priced disaster bill for livestock producers hit by the worst drought since 1956 may be the ticket to passage for a $500 billion farm bill now in limbo in Congress."

Source: Reuters, 07/27/2012

"Drought Gives Urgency To Farm Bill, Compromise on Food Stamp Cuts"

"As record drought conditions continue to plague farmers and send corn prices higher, some lawmakers are pressing House leaders to bring the now-stalled farm bill to the floor."

Source: Tribune, 07/20/2012

"Stand-Off Looms Over US Plans To Cut GMO Crop Oversight"

"Efforts to write benefits for biotech seed companies into US legislation, including the new Farm Bill, are sparking a backlash from groups that say the multiple measures would severely limit US oversight of genetically modified crops."

Source: Reuters, 07/18/2012

"House Agriculture Panel Threatens California Animal Safety Laws"

"WASHINGTON -- Taking aim at California's pioneering efforts to bolster animal safety, the House Agriculture Committee has moved to block states from imposing their own standards for agriculture products on producers from other states."

Source: LA Times, 07/13/2012

"EPA vs. Farmers? Lawmakers Want To Ground Aerial Inspections"

"WASHINGTON -- The EPA says it does not fly drones over the heartland to spy on farmers. It does, however, use manned aircraft to enforce anti-pollution laws. And that's a practice that a group of farm-state lawmakers want to stop."

Source: LA Times, 06/22/2012

GMO Food Labeling Amendment Fails in Senate 26-73

"Sen. Bernie Sanders' plan to give individual states the authority to require the labeling of genetically engineered foods has been defeated in the U.S. Senate by a three to one margin. Sanders' proposal was one of more than 70 amendments to the 2012 Farm Bill."

Source: Vermont Public Radio, 06/22/2012

"Senate Passes Farm Bill With Bipartisan Support"

"WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a sweeping new farm bill on Thursday that would cost nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years, financing dozens of price support and crop insurance programs for farmers and food assistance for low-income families."

Source: NY Times, 06/22/2012

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