Ag Issues
NOAA: Imminent Flood Threat in Midwest; South and East Also at Risk
Mar 17, 2010 2:58 PM | Source: NOAA
Major flooding has begun and is forecast to continue through spring in parts of the Midwest according to NOAA’s National Weather Service. The South and East are also more susceptible to flooding... More
Spanking Ahead For Big, Bad Agri-Business?
Mar 17, 2010 12:04 PM | By John Pocock
Remember the “too big to fail” mantra that heralded tax-payer bailouts of big banks and big automobile companies not too long ago?... More
Financial Shock Absorbers: Part I
Mar 16, 2010 1:29 PM | By Dave Kohl
In today’s business climate, volatile and changing game conditions are the only certainty. One must consider financial shock absorbers to cushion the blow of uncontrollable events and position the business for when opportunity is on the doorstep... More
National Ag Week
Mar 16, 2010 1:28 PM | By Kent Thiesse
National Ag Week is being celebrated March 14-20 all across the U.S., and Saturday, March 20, has been designated as National Ag Day. It is a good time to reflect on all the traditions and advancements that help make the U.S. agriculture industry second to none... More
Ag Issues News
Crop Insurance Decisions
Feb 23, 2010 2:31 PM | By Kent Thiesse
Many farm operators are now finalizing their crop insurance decisions for the 2010 crop year. March 15 is the deadline to purchase crop insurance for 2010. Following are some considerations... More
USDA Forecasts Rebound in Farm Income
Feb 16, 2010 4:43 PM | Source: Brock Associates
U.S. net farm income should rise 11.8% to $63 billion in 2010, primarily because of stronger livestock prices, USDA said on Thursday in its first income forecast of the year... More
Washington Policy
Second Jobs Bill in Senate Includes Ag Disaster Package
Mar 3, 2010 5:55 PM | Source: Farm Press
A new jobs bill in the Senate includes an ag disaster package that was cut from a bill passed earlier in the year. Sens. Mac Baucus and Harry Reid introduced the legislation, which is expected to be put on the fast track... More
Cuba Bill Increases U.S. Agricultural One-Way Trade
Mar 1, 2010 12:00 PM | Source: National Corn Growers Association
The National Corn Growers Association today announced support of H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act. This bill, introduced by U.S. House of Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Rep. Jerry Moran (R-KS), will expand one-way trade and lift current travel restrictions with Cuba... More
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