The USDA releases its latest production estimates. A coalition of state governors calls on Congress to extend a key ethanol tax incentive. And for the 25th time, Willie Nelson and friends stage a benefit concert for the American farmer. Market analysis with Tomm Pfitzenmaier. (27:45)
In the News
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Pumpkin Farmers Profit with Odd, Ugly Varieties
(Oct 7, 2010) CHAMPAIGN, Ill — After decades of trying to grow perfect, round, orange pumpkins, farmers have found many people believe nothing says Halloween like a warty, twisted gourd in a weird color.
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White House to go Solar
(Oct 7, 2010) WASHINGTON — Solar power is coming to President Barack Obama's house.
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ISU Researchers Test New Type of Asphalt
(Oct 7, 2010) DES MOINES, Iowa — Researchers at Iowa State University are testing a new type of environmentally friendly paving product.
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Study: High-tech Corn Cuts Pest Damage Far Afield
(Oct 7, 2010) MINNEAPOLIS — New research finds that corn genetically engineered to resist insects also helps out non-modified corn growing nearby.
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States Crack Down On Fast Food, Sugary Snacks
(Oct 7, 2010) NY Seeks to Ban Sugary Drinks From Food Stamp Buys NEW YORK — New Yorkers on food stamps would not be allowed to spend them on sugar-sweetened drinks under an obesity-fighting proposal being floated by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov David Paterson.
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Americans Shun Farm Work: Farmers' ads draw very few applications
(Oct 7, 2010) Visalia, Calif -- It's a question rekindled by the recession: Are immigrants taking jobs away from American citizens?
