posted on February 3, 2012 at 4:12 PM
The Labor Department is grilled by Congress about its proposed regulations on the nation's farms.
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posted on February 3, 2012 at 12:55 PM
USDA’s recent report unveiled culling by cattle producers over the past year has shrunk the herd to nearly 91 million head -- the lowest inventory since 1952. This marks the fifth straight year of declining cattle numbers putting the “bottom in”...
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posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Full Program: President Obama calls for more energy, manufactured goods, and jobs to be "made in America…". Those seeking the presidency sail briefly into the choppy waters of agricultural subsidies. The Agriculture Department raises the bar on nutrition in...
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posted on January 27, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Market Analyst Sue Martin discusses the commodity markets with host Mark Pearson.
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posted on January 27, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Analyst Sue Martin discusses the volatile commodity markets with host Mark Pearson.
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posted on January 27, 2012 at 4:51 PM
The Obama administration announces changes to school lunch programs.
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posted on January 27, 2012 at 4:34 PM
President Obama delivers the State of the Union and unveils his Blueprint for America.
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posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM
As the Republican primary calendar shifts south to Florida, a smattering of regional politics have seeped into the political discussion. This week in Tampa, Florida, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich provided insight into the sugar...
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posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:46 PM
Full Program: Two Midwestern economists offer their outlook for rural America. President Obama says "no" to the Keystone XL Pipeline -- at least for now. A New England farm brings the taste of the country to the narrow canyons of the big city. Market...
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posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Market Analyst Tomm Pfitzenmaier discusses the commodity markets with host Mark Pearson.
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posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Analyst Tomm Pfitzenmaier discusses the volatile commodity markets with host Mark Pearson.
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posted on January 20, 2012 at 4:36 PM
A monthly survey of economic conditions in 10 Midwest and Great Plains states soared to a 4 1/2-year high this week but the barometer also indicated the rural economy is likely to slow in the months ahead.
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posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM
The Agriculture Department announced this week $300 million in disaster relief funds will be spread across 33 states impacted by tornadoes, floods and tropical storms. USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency will...
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posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:47 PM
posted on January 13, 2012 at 7:42 PM
Full Program: Government analysts increase estimates on global corn supplies and grain prices plunge. The Agriculture Department announces plans to close hundreds of offices across the nation. Innovative operations take root in the Big Apple and two companies...
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