High School Students Work Abroad on Hunger Issues
(Apr 27, 2007)
High school students intern in many Third World countries, working in science and agriculture to help solve global hunger.
Farm Group Leaders Give Their Thoughts On Farm Bill
(Apr 27, 2007)
Ken McCauley, National Corn Growers Association: "This Congress has a rare opportunity to consider major reforms at a time when prices are strong for most crops and exports are expected to reach a record $77 billion in 2007." Despite a favorable...
Midwest Storms Dampen Planting Prospects
(Apr 27, 2007)
Thunderstorms swept across much of the plains this week, dropping heavy rains throughout rural America.
Capitol Hill Looking For Safer Food
(Apr 27, 2007)
The deaths of 16 cats and dogs and sickening of thousands more last month, was blamed on pet food contaminated with the chemical melamine that was imported from China. But long before the tainted foods arrived at the grocery store, U.S....
Market Analysis: Apr 27, 2007: Doug Hjort, Independent Analyst
(Apr 27, 2007)
This week's crop conditions report from USDA revealed less-than-expected damage to the winter wheat crop and effectively put the brakes on last week's rally For the week, May wheat lost 1 and-a-half cents, but weather-related planting delays...
Market Plus: Apr 27, 2007: Doug Hjort, Independent Analyst
(Apr 27, 2007)
Doug discusses the commodity markets.