Nunn trails in poll: The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll indicated voters prefer Lanon Baccam, a Democrat, over incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn, a Republican, 48 percent to 41 percent, in a U.S. House race in the southern Iowa district. (Des Moines Register)
Multiyear revenue proposal: University economists say the government could issue crop subsidy payments a year earlier if it replaced the Agriculture Risk Coverage program with a multiyear revenue risk program based on crop insurance price guarantees. (farmdoc daily)
No junk fees for school meals: The USDA told schools to ensure low-income families are not charged processing fees when they deposit money to pay for reduced-price meals; 1 million children receive reduced-price meals. (USDA)
Longer sodium comment period: The FDA announced a 60-day extension, to Jan. 13, for public comment on its new voluntary targets to reduce salt content in 163 food categories over a three-year period. (FDA)