The focus in Washington shifts from fiscal issues and gun control to immigration reform. Renewable fuels advocates prepare to use a few assault weapons of their own on Big Oil. Livestock markets rally on dwindling cattle supplies and friendly developments in Japan. Market analysis with Darin Newsom. (27:45)
In the News
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First Came Cheese, Now Comes Charcuterie?
(Feb 1, 2013) Vermont officials are exploring a new round of value added agriculture.
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EU Proposal To Protect Bees Stirs Hornets' Nest
(Feb 1, 2013) Proposal restricts the use of three pesticides.
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School Snacks On A Diet With New Department of Agriculture Rules
(Feb 1, 2013) The USDA is proposing fat, calorie, sugar and sodium limits on almost all foods sold in school.
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Sen. Pryor To Chair Agriculture Subcommittee
(Feb 1, 2013) The Democrat from Arkansas says that as chairman, he'll be responsible for funding federal programs that benefit farmers.
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Japan Relaxes US Beef Import Limits
(Feb 1, 2013) Japan and the United States have agreed that imports of beef from cows up to 30 months old will be allowed.