Interview with Tom Wedegaertner of Cotton Inc. in Cary, NC…
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AGRICULTURE TODAY 01/26/2012
USDA plans for closing offices drawing concerns. Former Chairman of House Ag Committee says “Take A Hike”. Growth in Southeast Asian countries offer huge opportunities for US agriculture. American Farm Bureau Federation opposes changes to US Trade Representative’s office. Corn price swings are expected to continue. Understanding free trade agreements.
AG NEWS 01/26/2012
“President Addresses Domestic Energy Needs” Energy was on President Obama’s mind Tuesday evening as he presented his State of the Union Address. Calling it his “blueprint” the President said my administration will open more than 75 percent of our potential offshore oil and gas resources. He also said we’ve subsidized oil companies – long enough. [...]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT: Dr. Kenny Melton
Highlights from the 57th Annual Beltwide Cotton Production Conference featuring Dr. Kenny Melton with Bayer CropScience…
AGRICULTURE TODAY 01/25/2012
The challenge of maintaining the domestic transportation infrastructure. The benefits of free trade agreements for agriculture. Shawn Wade with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) explains the Cottonseed Endorsement project. Updating the range and pasture conditions from across the United States. How an ag trade surplus benefits the domestic economy. Almost a given, that direct payments will [...]
AG NEWS 01/25/2012
“CARB Gets A No” Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill has denied the California Air Resources Board’s motion to stay the decision he issued on December 29, 2011 that had halted the enforcement of the California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulation because that regulation is unconstitutional. Last Friday CARB filed papers asking the Court to reverse its [...]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT: Shawn Wade
Interview with Shawn Wade of Plains Cotton Growers in Lubbock, TX…
AGRICULTURE TODAY 01/24/2012
Egg producers and Humane Society to work together on controversial legislation. Meat exports continue to grow. Crop insurance and the need for all of agriculture to stand together in the next farm bill debate. $49-million land sale in Colorado and Kansas to test market for dryland acres West of the Mississippi. Generic versus Branded commodity [...]
AG NEWS 01/24/2012
“NPPC Says New Legislation Backed by UEP, HSUS Dangerous” The United Egg Producers and Humane Society of the United States are focusing their efforts this year on Congressional passage of the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012. The legislation – introduced Monday by Representatives Kurt Schrader, Jeff Denham, Elton Gallegly and Sam Farr – [...]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT: Bob Maurer
Interview with Bob Maurer of Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL (800-388-0998 or www.TradeHugger.com)…
