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Biotech, Agriculture & Starvation
People seem to think that Biotechnology is a New Science that creates “Franken-maters”. Nothing could be further from the truth. Biotechnology utilizes natural sciences to create solutions for many of...
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Natl Corn Growers Sign Cansler Consulting
The National Corn Growers Association signed on Cansler Consulting to assist them with their government relations in Washington D.C. Cansler Consulting will be employing our knowledge of the U.S....
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Keystone Pipeline
Recently, the Obama Administration announced it will extend a key review period of the Keystone XL Pipeline indefinitely. Most political pundits think this delay will push a decision until after the...
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Are GMO Crops Really Safe?
The answer is: YES. Food from GMOs (genetically modified organisms, or bio-technologically modified crops) is digested into the body the same as any other type of food product including organic and/or...
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Biotechnological Agriculture Helps Economy
Want to Help a Small Farm Prosper? Biotechnology in Agriculture In 2013 more than 18 million farmers in 27 countries around the globe planted more than 175 million hectares (432 million acres) with...
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16 Days Away: Highway Trust Fund Insolvency
16 Legislative Days Away From Highway Trust Fund Insolvency Congress is 16 days away from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) becoming insolvent and lawmakers in Washington are scrambling for a solution. It...
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EPA Finalizes Two Rules Under Renewable Fuels Standard
On Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized two rules under its Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). One rule expands the list of advanced fuels while the other rule begins a voluntary...
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No Other Viable Transportation Options
Just hours before the U.S. Senate was set to adjourn for the long August congressional recess, on July 31, the U.S. Senate adopted H.R. 5021 to fund the nation’s highway system by a vote of 81-13....
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ResponsibleAg Selects Cansler Consulting To Manage Programs
Cansler’s background, expertise and vision will help set a strong course for the future “We are very excited to have someone of Tim Cansler’s stature join ResponsibleAg,” said J. Billy Pirkle, Chairman...
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Cansler Consulting Opens Office in Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg, MD – Cansler Consulting has announced the opening of new headquarters in the cradle of agricultural, food, and science and technology industries in Maryland, just outside of Washington DC...
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Taking the Scary Out of Biotech
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em… The biotech industry has been taking a pounding on social media, but thinks it is successfully reaching some of its critics now. “GMO Answers,” the industry’s online Q&A...
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Food Safety News: Frozen Food Fights Back
Frozen food makers have launched their first national TV ad in defense of their products as the category fights to boost slipping sales. The ad includes the tag line, “Frozen: How Fresh Stays Fresh,”...
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USDA Releases New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced much anticipated new programs to help farmers better manage risk, ushering in one of the most significant reforms to U.S. farm...
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Online Tools to Help You Choose Farm Risk Management
To help farmers choose between Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), USDA helped create online decision tools that allow farmers to enter information about their operation and...
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Farmers Have to Choose a New Risk Management Program
Let’s face it farming is not easy and manging risks amists Mother nature’s whims is even more risky. The only upside is that Congress is trying to help producers with new, innovative 21st Century risk...
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Agri-Biotech Summit Nov 18-19
Agriculture, biotech leaders to gather at NCSU for food ‘summit’ Food and agricultural experts from around the nation will join North Carolina peers at the McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh Nov. 18...
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FDA Revises Food Safety Rules
After farmers complained that the regulations could hurt business, The Food and Drug Administration revised sweeping food safety rules proposed last year. Regulators say balancing the need for tighter...
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Ch-ch-changes! 2014 Election Wave
Ohio, Wisconsin & Kansas! Oh My! Republicans were able to hold onto several hotly contested governorships, as in Wisconsin and Kansas. For weeks, many have thought Ohio would re-elect incumbent...
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Election changes continued…
A Larger Majority House Speaker John Boehner (OH-R) and his leadership team will now have a larger majority of rank-n-file members to work with. Also, there will be some reassignments of powerful...
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House Appropriation Posts
U.S. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) announced the full slate of House members who will chair appropriations subcommittees in the upcoming 114th Congress. The winners of...
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