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 Tom Vilsack wows senators in his confirmation hearing
Tom Vilsack wows senators in his confirmation hearing By Jon H. Harsch Just as the U.S. Department of Agriculture involves virtually every aspect of government and every citizen, the Senate confirmation hearing Jan. 14 for President-elect Obama's choice for the next Secretary of Agriculture touched on issues ranging from nutrition, healthcare, organic farming and national energy policy, to civil rights, conservation, crop insurance and eligibility for federal farm program payments. Secretary... |
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Food for Progress project brings 21st century biodiesel facilities to Guatemala
Food for Progress project brings 21st century biodiesel facilities to Guatemala Texas The small, unassuming tropical paradise of Masagua in Guatemala's coastal region of Escuintla seems an unlikely place for 21st century technology. But the town now boasts Guatemala's newest biodiesel fuel production plant due to a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded Food for Progress project led by Texas A&M University's Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture. |
Fertilizer prices continue to rise
Fertilizer prices continue to rise "Fertilizer costs are six times as high as they were six years ago," said David Asbridge, of Doane Advisory Services. By Jennifer Bremer Fertilizer costs have continually pushed up year after year--an increase farmers have come to expect. |
Farmers will discover bright horizons at Commodity Classic
Farmers will discover bright horizons at Commodity Classic Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers who attend the 14th Annual Commodity Classic, Feb. 26 to 28, in Grapevine, Texas, will "discover bright horizons." Through valuable educational sessions, growers will learn how to improve farm efficiency and profitability from respected industry leaders. "Producers will have many opportunities to learn the best methods for improving productivity on their farms in addition to learning about new ... |
Corn crop second largest in history despite adverse year
Corn crop second largest in history despite adverse year By Jennifer Bremer Despite an adverse growing year for farmers in the Midwest, the U.S. corn crop was still the second largest in history, according to the recently released USDA crop report. "We had a long planting season and a late harvest, but yields were still good," said Darrel McAlexander, chairman of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. |
ASA president defends the audit of soybean checkoff program
ASA president defends the audit of soybean checkoff program "We have laid out the facts as we know them and the Secretary is reviewing them," Dodson said. By Doug Rich Johnny Dodson, president of the American Soybean Association (ASA), talked about the need for biodiesel tax incentives, record soybean exports and climate change legislation during his presentation at the Kansas Soybean Expo held Jan. 7 in Topeka, Kan. Dodson did not talk about the ASA petition to investigate the United ... |
AFBF: Economist sees lower crop prices in 2009
AFBF: Economist sees lower crop prices in 2009 Farm income hit a record high in 2008 due in part to record prices for corn, soybeans and wheat, but an economist speaking at a crop outlook seminar at the American Farm Bureau's 90th annual meeting said farmers can expect lower prices this year. Jim Sullivan, an agricultural economist and senior vice president of Informa Economics in Washington, D.C., said the global recession will mean weakening demand for corn, soybeans and wheat this year. ... |
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