MARY CLARE JALONICK

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FILE - This Dec. 20, 2013 file photo shows shoppers passing through the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in Atlanta. Look no further than your dinner plate to understand how the sweeping farm bill affects you. About 15 percent of the money in the new law, signed by President Obama Friday, will go to farmers to help them grow the food you eat. Most of the rest of the money in the almost $100 billion-a-year law will go to food stamps that help people buy groceries. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

What’s for dinner? The farm bill has a big impact

MARY CLARE JALONICK · February 9, 2014 1:39 am

New rules would ensure safety of infant formula

MARY CLARE JALONICK · February 6, 2014 11:32 pm

FILE - This July 29, 2013 file photo shows produce on a Whole Foods paper bag in Andover, Mass. Large food companies are trying to head off state-by-state efforts to enact mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients by proposing new voluntary labels nationwide. The food industry and farm groups are pushing Congress to pass legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration to create guidelines for the new labels, which food manufacturers could use. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Food industry seeks voluntary GMO labeling

MARY CLARE JALONICK · February 6, 2014 7:56 pm

What is the farm bill?

MARY CLARE JALONICK · February 5, 2014 8:29 am

A farmer takes advantage of dry weather to till a field in preparation for spring planting near England, Ark. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Farm bill doesn’t just benefit farmers

MARY CLARE JALONICK · February 5, 2014 8:22 am

FILE - This Jan. 30, 2014 file photo shows a farmer taking advantage of dry weather to till a field in preparation for spring planting near England, Ark. Congress has given its final approval to a sweeping five-year farm bill that provides food for the needy and subsidies for farmers. Ending years of political battles, the Senate vote Tuesday sends the measure to President Barack Obama, who is expected to sign it. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Senate sends farm bill to Obama

MARY CLARE JALONICK · February 4, 2014 9:37 pm

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2013 file photo, Larry Hasheider walks along one of his corn fields on his farm in Okawville, Ill. Cuts in food stamps, continued subsidies to farmers and victories for animal rights advocates. The massive farm bill heading toward final passage this week has broad implications for just about every American from the foods we eat to what we pay for them. Five things you should know about the legislation. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

5 things to know about the massive farm bill

MARY CLARE JALONICK · February 3, 2014 11:35 pm

FDA proposes rules for safe transport of foods

MARY CLARE JALONICK · January 31, 2014 5:04 pm

Farm bill passes House after years of disagreement

MARY CLARE JALONICK · January 29, 2014 8:29 pm

The House has passed an almost $100 billion-a-year, compromise farm bill that would make small cuts to food stamps and continue generous subsidies for the nation's farmers.

House passes farm bill, crop subsidies preserved

MARY CLARE JALONICK · January 29, 2014 5:00 am

Q&A: What’s in the trillion-dollar farm bill?

MARY CLARE JALONICK · January 28, 2014 11:34 pm

Farm bill deal would cut food stamps by 1 percent

MARY CLARE JALONICK · January 28, 2014 5:34 pm