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Market to Market (April 8, 2011)

posted on April 8, 2011 at 7:04 PM

Market to Market (April 8, 2011)
Full Program: Industry experts champion agriculture's increasing role in U.S. energy policy. Congress hits the brakes on EPA efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Market to Market examines the economic impact of 25 years worth of Farm Aid. Market... Full Story

Farm Aid Still Helping Family Farmers 25 Years Later

posted on April 7, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Farm Aid Still Helping Family Farmers 25 Years Later
Looking back, those involved with the first Farm Aid never imagined it would still be needed today. Full Story

Market to Market (April 1, 2011)

posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Market to Market (April 1, 2011)
Full Program: The Agriculture Department releases its official guesstimates on spring planting intentions. President Obama unveils plans to cut America’s oil imports by one-third over the next decade. And for the 25th time, Willie Nelson and friends stage a... Full Story

Farm Aid Celebrates 25th Anniversary

posted on March 31, 2011 at 11:03 AM

Farm Aid Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In 1985, Willie Nelson called on his friends in music to organize a groundbreaking concert called Farm Aid to help a struggling rural America. Full Story

Market to Market (October 15, 2010)

posted on October 15, 2010 at 7:10 PM

Market to Market (October 15, 2010)
Full Program: Increased blends of ethanol get the nod from the EPA, but only for some vehicles. The harvest of 2010 rolls along at breakneck pace -- and so does a rare, late-season rally. We examine the impact of 25 years worth of benefit concerts for the... Full Story

Market to Market (October 8, 2010)

posted on October 8, 2010 at 7:10 PM

Market to Market (October 8, 2010)
Full Program: The USDA releases its latest production estimates. A coalition of state governors calls on Congress to extend a key ethanol tax incentive. And for the 25th time, Willie Nelson and friends stage a benefit concert for the American farmer. Market... Full Story

Bluegrass singer Del McCoury reaches out to farmers, blue-collar workers with 'Moneyland'

posted on July 18, 2008 at 8:07 PM

By JOHN GEROME | AP Entertainment Writer 3:36 PM CDT, July 16, 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn (AP) Bluegrass singer Del McCoury has a funny new song called "40 Acres and a Fool" about a city slicker who hits it big in the stock market and moves to the... Full Story

Stones keyboardist Leavell jams with House members

posted on July 18, 2008 at 8:07 PM

July 17, 2008 - 12:21am By FREDERIC J FROMMER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The congressman-lead singer had a question for the guest keyboardist at the all-congressional band gig Wednesday night. Full Story

20th Anniversary Farm Aid Concert Set for Chicago

posted on July 15, 2005 at 8:07 PM

Farm Aid is coming to the Chicago area for its 20th anniversary concert, organizers say. Full Story

Rappers On Snack Wrappers

posted on November 29, 2002 at 8:11 PM

Targeting the urban youth who are immersed in hip-hop music, a Philadelphia company is selling snacks with rap musicians on the package. Full Story

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