Drought-influenced corn prices prompt hog producers to consider tough choices. America’s first major high speed railroad could be the end of the line for some farmers. Market analysis with Tomm Pfitzenmaier. (27:45)
In the News
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Farmer Acquitted in Minnesota Raw Milk Trial
(Sep 28, 2012) Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials issue statement saying the jury made a "narrow finding" on whether enough evidence existed.
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Group That Aids Farmers Helping With 200th Family
(Sep 28, 2012) Farm Rescue group extends aid to it's 200th farm family.
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2 Lawmakers Sue to Stop Oklahoma Youth Expo Donation
(Sep 28, 2012) The Oklahoma Youth Expo provides educational and vocational training opportunities to young Oklahomans while promoting agriculture in the state. Lawmaker says however that appropriations to support the event are the most blatant of many examples...
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Fight Over Canola Pits Biofuels vs. Organics
(Sep 28, 2012) Seed farmers describe the expansion of canola as a Pandora's Box that, once opened, will destroy their industry.
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Georgia Conducting Food Inspections Based on Risk
(Sep 28, 2012) Previously, Georgia food inspectors aimed to inspect each food manufacturing facility once every six months.
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Democrats Launch Ads in North Dakota Over Stalled Farm Bill
(Sep 28, 2012) Congress left town with the five-year, nearly $500 billion farm and food bill, in limbo. That has created a political headache for Republican candidates in states that count farming and ranching as top industries, such as North Dakota, Montana,...
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South Korea Suspends Bidding for US Rice Imports
(Sep 28, 2012) The FDA found no evidence in its preliminary study that the rice is unsafe
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USDA Discrimination Claims Process Opens
(Sep 28, 2012) The claims process offers an alternative to litigation for Hispanic and female farmers and ranchers.
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Arkansas Drought May Cost Ranchers $128 Million In Lost Revenue, Says Agricultural Study
(Sep 28, 2012) The study shows ranchers lost $141 per cow, on average, which translates to about a $5,000 loss for the average producer.