Read this article reflecting on the message Prince Charles delivered last week while addressing the Future for Food Conference held at Georgetown University. Washington, DC(www.thehandthatfeedsUS.com) Attendees of the Future for Food Conference that took place last week at Georgetown University were in for the royal treatment when Prince Charles took [...]
Listen to these two reports outlining the work the U.S. has to do to make the Panama Canal and transportation issues viable for U.S. ports. Moving ag products depends on it.
‘Between the Lines’ is written by Laurie Johns of the Iowa Farm Bureau. Her commentary in this article reminds us to listen, hear and understand what different people’s research says about the perceived contribution of agriculture to human health.
Archer Daniels Midland Company was ranked the world’s most admired company in the food production industry for the third consecutive year by Fortune magazine. Considered the definitive report card on corporate reputation, Fortune magazine’s annual list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” ranks companies in a number of major industries.
Telling Agriculture’s Story- Farming has definitely changed from the “good old days” chronicled in the stories that our forefathers have passed down through the generations. Today’s farmers and ranchers, like everyone else, have learned to do more with less.
The National Pork Board, along with the National Pork Producers Council, co-hosted a wide-ranging environmental update and question-and-answer session titled “Environmental Sustainability Issues and Pork Producers,” prior to the opening of the National Pork Industry Forum in Phoenix.
It seems logical that the future of farming and ranching should be determined in large part by America’s farm and ranch families. Most of us would be quite satisfied because our nation’s farm and ranch families are doing a better job than any previous generation in producing food, fiber and fuel and conserving natural resources.
Policy
Corn Crop Estimates Shrink
Read this report from the University of Illinois as it examines the recent Crop Production report.
Higher Input? Lower Bottom Line…
Read information and parallels about farming, commodity prices and Washington’s reaction.
Cutting Direct Farm Payments
Will cutting farm direct payments save as much as first appears? Read here to find out…
2012 Farm Bill
Read about the most recent meetings related to the 2012 Farm Bill
Funding Cuts and Difficulties in Next Year’s Budget
There were no surprises by the governments proposed budget cuts in the government programs. Read more here…
Let Him Eat Cake
Read this article reflecting on the message Prince Charles delivered last week while addressing the Future for Food Conference held at Georgetown University. Washington, DC(www.thehandthatfeedsUS.com) Attendees of the Future for Food Conference that took place last week at Georgetown University were in for the royal treatment when Prince Charles took [...]
Panama Canal and Trade
Listen to these two reports outlining the work the U.S. has to do to make the Panama Canal and transportation issues viable for U.S. ports. Moving ag products depends on it.
Economist Talks Risk Management
More than networking at Annual Convention; ag economist talks risk management
Budget Crisis Seminar
Find out more about an upcoming seminar focused on the Governmental Budgt Crisis.
Tax Advantages With Grain Donation
Donating property, such as grain, has better tax policy advantages than cash. Read more about it here.
EPA and Regulations/Legislations
Is the EPA really creating scenarios to hide information from the public? Read this article to find out.
Developements of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement
President Bob Stallman has some thoughts and insights on the Colombia free trade agreement; read it here…
Thunderstorms, Small Dogs & the “Smell” of Fear
‘Between the Lines’ is written by Laurie Johns of the Iowa Farm Bureau. Her commentary in this article reminds us to listen, hear and understand what different people’s research says about the perceived contribution of agriculture to human health.
ADM Again Named World’s Most Admired Food Production Company
Archer Daniels Midland Company was ranked the world’s most admired company in the food production industry for the third consecutive year by Fortune magazine. Considered the definitive report card on corporate reputation, Fortune magazine’s annual list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” ranks companies in a number of major industries.
An Ear to the Ground
Telling Agriculture’s Story- Farming has definitely changed from the “good old days” chronicled in the stories that our forefathers have passed down through the generations. Today’s farmers and ranchers, like everyone else, have learned to do more with less.
Pork Industry Focuses on Environmental Sustainability
The National Pork Board, along with the National Pork Producers Council, co-hosted a wide-ranging environmental update and question-and-answer session titled “Environmental Sustainability Issues and Pork Producers,” prior to the opening of the National Pork Industry Forum in Phoenix.
Who Decides the Future of Farming, Ranching?
It seems logical that the future of farming and ranching should be determined in large part by America’s farm and ranch families. Most of us would be quite satisfied because our nation’s farm and ranch families are doing a better job than any previous generation in producing food, fiber and fuel and conserving natural resources.