Immigration Reform Both Political and Economic
(Mar 17, 2006)
The battle in Congress over immigration reform is pairing strange political bedfellows. That's because the nature of the debate is multi-faceted, with national security, food safety and rural economics all at stake.
Third Case of Mad Cow
(Mar 17, 2006)
After a second test, the USDA confirmed a single case of mad cow disease in an Alabama cow late this week.
Predictions Avian Flu Will be More Devastating Than AIDS
(Mar 17, 2006)
According to the World Health Organization, or WHO, the lethal H5N1 strain of avian influenza poses a greater challenge to the world than any infectious disease, including AIDS.
No Reprieve from Wildfires & Drought
(Mar 17, 2006)
The drought that has plagued much of the South and Western Plains for the past several months worsened with the addition of recent wildfires.
Market Analysis: Mar 17, 2006
(Mar 17, 2006)
The dry conditions failed to support prices in the wheat pit, and the weather premium also vanished in corn.
Market Plus: Mar 17, 2006
(Mar 17, 2006)
With us is Sue Martin, one of our senior analysts. And Sue, on the show you turned negative last fall, I want to say about last October and this fed cattle market was out of sight and cow prices were huge.
