Ag Issues
Who Saw This Coming?
Apr 29, 2009 11:49 AM | Source: Kansas State University
Coming out of the weekend, swine flu spreading around the world from Mexico has become the hot news, which has gained the attention of commodity traders. One fear is a flu pandemic will derail global economic recovery.... More
What You Need To Know About Swine Flu
Apr 28, 2009 4:18 PM | Source: Purdue University
No pigs have been found with swine flu (H1N1) – only humans. But pork producers need to take precautionary measures to protect their herds from being infected with any flu virus, says Sandy Amass, a Purdue University veterinarian.... More
California Adopts Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
Apr 27, 2009 4:42 PM | Source: Brock Associates
Over the objections of the ethanol industry, California on Thursday adopted a first-ever rule designed to reduce carbon emissions from transportation fuels, and spur the market for cleaner gasoline alternatives.... More
Swine Flu Outbreak Impacting Crop Markets
Apr 27, 2009 1:58 PM | By Bob Sampson, University of Illinois
Swine flu has already had an impact on U.S. crop markets, says Darrel Good... More
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Swine Flu Outbreak Impacting Crop Markets
Apr 27, 2009 1:58 PM | By Bob Sampson, University of Illinois
Swine flu has already had an impact on U.S. crop markets, says Darrel Good... More
Myth Of Ethanol And Food Prices
Apr 24, 2009 2:15 PM | By Forrest Laws, Farm Press
The Congressional Budget Office has released a report entitled, “The Impact of Ethanol Use on Food Prices and Greenhouse-Gas Emissions,”... More
Washington Policy
New Decision Aid Offered By Agricultural Food Policy Center
Apr 27, 2009 12:24 PM | Source: Texas A&M University
Growers may still be pondering whether to use the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program. The Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University has released new decision aid software that will help crop producers assess the risk of receiving farm program payments. ... More
Commodity Groups Talk Crop Insurance Before House Ag Committee
Apr 27, 2009 11:51 AM | Source: National Association of Wheat Growers
Crop insurance is vital to the operations of agricultural producers, and provides stability not just for individual operations and the families that run them, but also to rural communities and the food system. ... More
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