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Lawmakers find money for food inspection in a bill averting a government shutdown. The Obama administration touts the role of better nutrition in the war on childhood obesity. And spring is here, time to get ready for wildfires in the tinderbox formerly known as Colorado. Market analysis with Naomi Blohm. (27:44)
In the News
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Montana Looks At Allowing Roadkill For Dinner
(Mar 22, 2013) Cattle ranchers question how roadkill could be harvested for food when the cattle industry must follow strict federal regulations
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Twinkies Sale Approved By Judge
(Mar 22, 2013) Hostess Brands Inc Will Sell Twinkies and other brands for $410 million.
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World Food Prize Celebrates Norman Borlaug's Birth
(Mar 22, 2013) Borlaug is credited with boosting agricultural production in what has become known as the "Green Revolution."
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Smithsonian Begins US Agriculture Archive
(Mar 22, 2013) The museum is launching a web portal where people can share stories, photographs and materials about innovations that changed farming.
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Opponents Move To Stop Keystone Pipeline
(Mar 22, 2013) An unusual coalition of environmentalists, property rights advocates and ranchers are attempting to find new ways to derail project.
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NY Court Hears Arguments On Fracking Bans
(Mar 22, 2013) In the past few years, more than 50 New York municipalities have banned gas drilling, and more than 100 have enacted moratoriums on drilling activities.
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Iowa Farmers May Get Tax Break For Donating Food
(Mar 22, 2013) The bill would give an incentive for small farmers to donate produce by providing a 15 percent state income tax break
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Bills Seek End To Farm Animal Abuse Videos
(Mar 22, 2013) Opponents to the legislation say it is an attempt by the agriculture industry to stop investigations.
