21.   Many countries were also determined to prevent Europe from using environmental rules as a cover to protect farmers, particularly by refusing to import genetically modified foods.

22.   Many countries also tried to prevent Europe from using environmental rules to protect farmers, particularly by refusing to import genetically modified foods.

23.   Negotiations have bogged down in serious differences among countries, particularly on the issue of agricultural subsidies that protect farmers from foreign competition.

24.   Now she issues press releases seeking to rename a courthouse in Manhattan and protect apple farmers.

25.   Opponents said the supports protect small farmers from price fluctuations that would put many out of business.

26.   Revenue coverage protects farmers against price fluctuations and losses in crop yields, while conventional policies only cover yield losses.

27.   Some of the growers hurt by Prosser want a farmer-funded indemnity fund set up at the Agriculture Department to protect farmers against fraudulent trading.

28.   Southern officials urged Congress on Thursday to save the federal program that has protected tobacco farmers for half a century when they legislate a new settlement with cigarette manufacturers.

29.   South Korea, China and Taiwan also want exemptions to enable them to continue protecting their farmers.

30.   The bottom line, the senators said, is that the bill must protect family farmers, who need the subsidies to stay in business.