Precision Farming Pays Off
(May 4, 2007)
As the costs to run a farm soar and crop prices fluctuate, family farms nationwide are facing difficulty in staying afloat. Clay Mitchell is turning to precision farming as an answer, and is leading his family's operation into the future.
Melamine Contaminates Livestock Feed
(May 4, 2007)
While the FDA has confirmed the deaths of only 16 pets from eating contaminated pet food, health officials continue to investigate the deaths of over 4,000 cats and dogs to determine if melamine is responsible.
House Ag Panel Probes USDA on Global Warming
(May 4, 2007)
This week, crop insurance and disaster aid were key issues for the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Market Analysis: May 04, 2007: Darin Newsom and Erin Golly
(May 4, 2007)
Coarse grain markets continued to focus on planting delays and weather forecasts this week, while the wheat trade ponders increased production estimates.
Market Plus: May 04, 2007: Darin Newsom and Erin Golly
(May 4, 2007)
Darin and Erin discuss the commodity markets.