Pork-laden Politics
(Apr 6, 2007)
What does the Iraq War and U.S. agriculture have in common? After political pork associated with farm programs was rampant in Iraq War spending bills, the easy answer is money.
South Korean Trade Pact Faces Opposition in Congress
(Apr 6, 2007)
According to United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab, the deal announced with South Korea this week would give U.S agriculture access to $1 billion worth of duty-free trade.
Supreme Court Rules Against Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Apr 6, 2007)
The Supreme Court ruled this week that the Environmental Protection Agency does indeed have the authority to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.
Market Analysis: Apr 06, 2007: Walt Hackney and Doug Jackson
(Apr 6, 2007)
The commodity exchanges closed a day early this week in observance of the Good Friday.
Market Plus: Apr 06, 2007: Walt Hackney and Doug Jackson
(Apr 6, 2007)
Walt and Doug discuss the commodity markets.