In the first Congressional address of his second term, President Obama unveils an ambitious agenda. America’s first major high-speed railroad could be the ”end of the line” for some California farmers. Market analysis with Walt Hackney and Virgil Robinson.
In the News
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Experts Offer Tips To Feedlot Operators
(Feb 15, 2013) Feedlot operators will be able to get advice about dealing with high feed costs and drought.
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Iowa Unaware Of Company's Fraud Suit
(Feb 15, 2013) One lawmaker calls it the worst economic development deal in Iowa history. Supporters say it will create desperately needed jobs and cut the price of fertilizer for farmers.
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Executive Sentenced For Tomato Price Fixing Scam
(Feb 15, 2013) Buyers from Kraft, PepsiCo Inc.'s Frito-Lay unit, Safeway Inc. and B&G Foods Inc. have pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in the case.
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Iowa Farmers Who Host Tours Not Shielded From Lawsuits
(Feb 15, 2013) Iowa Farm Bureau warned liability would jeopardize tours that teach children about animals and farming
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White House Warns Of Food Safety Cuts
(Feb 15, 2013) Department of Agriculture inspectors could be furloughed for up to 15 days, meaning meatpacking plants would have to intermittently shut down and there could be less meat in grocery stores.
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Corn Shortage Idles 20 Ethanol Plants Nationwide
(Feb 15, 2013) Ethanol industry trade group data shows 20 of the nation's 211 ethanol plants have ceased production over the past year
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FAA Moves Closer To Widespread US Drone Flights
(Feb 15, 2013) The law requires the FAA allow drones wide access to U.S. airspace by 2015.
