Interview with Darin Newsom, Senior Analyst with DTN in Omaha, NE…
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AGRICULTURE TODAY 05/10/2012
USDA raises 2012 wheat projections. Importance of Free Trade Agreements for US agriculture. How the farm bill must address a Brazilian WTO challenge case to cotton and trade programs. USDA projects 2012 crop – Mike Stevens reacts to cotton numbers. How the Trans Pacific Partnership could affect US agricultural trade. KAZ-BEEF… a unique partnership.
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT: Floyd Gaibler
Interview with Floyd Gaibler, Director of Trade Policy with the U.S. Grains Council in Washington, DC…
AGRICULTURE TODAY 05/09/2012
Deadline for NRCS program approaching. Child labor law in agriculture not needed. Growing popularity in grass-fed beef. A new animal-abuse video released. Looking at what’s needed in next farm bill. Custom harvesters concerned with fuel regulations.
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT: Steve Verett
Interview with Steve Verett of Plains Cotton Growers in Lubbock, TX…
AGRICULTURE TODAY 05/08/2012
Pasture condition update. Why beef shouldn’t compete with the chicken nugget. Understanding hazardous occupation orders. Defining sustainability. Cotton Incorporated on sustainability. Could USDA consolidate it’s trade efforts into one office?
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT: Bob Maurer
Interview with Bob Maurer of Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL…
AGRICULTURE TODAY 05/07/2012
WTO to rule on US Country of Origin labeling law (COOL) in June. CattleFax market update. Understanding the importance of ag trade. CME Group to expand electronic trading hours. Taking a hard look at cattle breeding systems. Russia becomes a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
AGRICULTURE TODAY 05/04/2012
Update on BSE investigation in US. Could payment limits on crop insurance have a big impact on Midwest corn farmers? Importance of a transportation bill for agriculture. Debate continues over EPA’s E15 ruling. Todd Gleason looks at an overly cautious cattle market. Understanding the Brazilian WTO challenge case against US Cotton and Export programs.
AGRICULTURE TODAY 05/03/2012
BSE, E-coli and food safety. Mobile irrigation lab. Update on cellulosic ethanol research from NREL. Southern Senators vote against 2012 Farm Bill in Ag Committee. NCBA President JD Alexander talks about beef markets. Should we redefine who a real farmer is?
