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The Agriculture Department increases previous estimates on U.S. crop production. The rhetoric gets heated as candidates debate everything from trade policy to a lack of progress on the next Farm Bill. Market analysis with Mark Gold. (27:44)
In the News
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SD Meatpacking Plant Closed Temporarily
(Oct 12, 2012) The inspection stoppage happened after a U.S. Agriculture Department inspector saw a truck driver beating hogs he was delivering to the plant.
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Idaho Dairy Workers Charged With Animal Cruelty
(Oct 12, 2012) Idaho's largest dairy says it is taking steps to prevent further abuse.
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High Gas Prices Hurt Calif. Farmers
(Oct 12, 2012) While food prices may see a small increase, many expect the money won't trickle down to the growers.
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Ethanol Generates $5 Billion For Minnesota Economy
(Oct 12, 2012) Ethanol supported more than 12,600 jobs and added $912 million to the value of the state's corn crop.
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Iowa Group That Promotes Agriculture Loses Funding
(Oct 12, 2012) Eastern Iowa nonprofit that promotes agricultural education and preservation has lost most of its funding because of congressional gridlock.
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UN Says World Hungry Not 1 Billion After All
(Oct 12, 2012) Organization blamed flawed methodology and poor data for error.
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California Initiative Will Test Appetite For GMO Food
(Oct 12, 2012) California could become the first state to require disclosure of a broad range of foods containing genetically modified organisms.
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IMF, World Bank Chiefs Urge Focus On Fair Growth
(Oct 12, 2012) The International Monetary Fund has scaled back its global growth forecast for 2012 to 3.3 percent from 3.5 percent, and has warned that even its dimmer outlook might prove too optimistic.
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Top US Agriculture Negotiator Expects Farm Exports To Be Down $1B To $2B Because Of Drought
(Oct 12, 2012) Higher price of feed is driving up beef and poultry costs.
