Strong export numbers, support the rally in grain and oilseed markets. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack outlines his priorities for the next Farm Bill. And an outspoken author squares off with a Missouri farmer on the merits of production agriculture. Those stories and market analysis with Sue Martin. (27:47)
In the News
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US, Canada, Spain, South Korea Support Food Fund
(Apr 22, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP)The United States, Canada, Spain and South Korea have joined forces to support a new global fund to fight hunger and poverty.
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What Do Biodegradable, Natural and Organic Mean?
(Apr 22, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) -- Does it matter if your makeup is 100 percent vegan?
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California Boosts Water Deliveries to Cities and Farms
(Apr 23, 2010) SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — State water managers are increasing deliveries to California's cities and farms, saying recent storms have boosted supplies.
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Too Much Salt: Report Urges FDA to Force Rollback
(Apr 22, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) — Too much salt is hidden in Americans' food, and regulators plan to work with manufacturers to cut back — but the government isn't ready to go along with a major new recommendation that it order a decrease.
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Cattle-Based Fuel Runs Oklahoma - Texas Passenger Train
(Apr 22, 2010) ABOARD THE HEARTLAND FLYER (AP) -- Amtrak began an experiment Tuesday to let cows produce horsepower.
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First Farm Bill Hearing Will Be In Iowa
(Apr 23, 2010) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell says he will hold the first House Committee on Agriculture field hearing on the 2012 farm bill in on April 30th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Union Pacific Profit Jumps 43 Pct as Demand Rises
(Apr 23, 2010) OMAHA, Neb — Union Pacific said Thursday that stronger shipping demand drove the railroad's first-quarter profit 43 percent higher and suggested the economy is improving.
