The Agriculture Department releases its official guesstimates on spring planting intentions. President Obama unveils plans to cut America’s oil imports by one-third over the next decade. And for the 25th time, Willie Nelson and friends stage a benefit concert for America's farmers and ranchers. Those stories and market analysis with Alan Brugler.
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In the News
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Scientists question claims in biotech letter
(Apr 1, 2011) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The widespread Internet posting of a letter by a retired Purdue University researcher who says he has linked genetically modified corn and soybeans to crop diseases and abortions and infertility in livestock has raised...
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Proposal to tax Calif. beekeepers stirs up swarm
(Apr 1, 2011) FRESNO, Calif (AP) - A proposal to tax beekeepers who do business in California to pay for research on honey bees' health is stirring up a swarm.
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Ban on undercover videos at farms moves forward in Iowa senate
(Apr 1, 2011) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a bill aimed at preventing animal rights activists from getting hired on farms to secretly record what they believe is the mistreatment of livestock.
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FDA proposes calorie counts on menus
(Apr 1, 2011) WASHINGTON (AP) - Like it or not, many restaurant diners will soon know more about what they are eating under new menu labeling requirements proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.
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FDA examines link between food dyes, hyperactivity
(Apr 1, 2011) WASHINGTON (AP) - The FDA is examining the link between dyes found in everyday foods and hyperactivity in children.
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Weeks after fish kill, officials still not sure of the cause
(Apr 1, 2011) LOS ANGELES (AP) - Three weeks after a huge fish die-off in Southern California, officials have a body count but still can't say what drove 175 tons of sardines into a marina.
