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No Limits to the Value of an Agriculture Degree
Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 14:15 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Given the outstanding enrollment and job placement experience in our respective colleges, it was a surprise when three of the five majors “highlighted” in a recent Yahoo Education article by Terrence Loose entitled “College Majors that are Useless” were programs... (Continue reading)
Nebraska’s economy recovering, but some concerns remain
Written on 25 Jan, 2012 at 7:25 in Featured Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s economy continues to recover from recession, but with some concerns on the horizon. Here is more perspective on the economy from three Nebraska economists. Eric Thompson – University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor of economics; director of... (Continue reading)
Illinois soybean and pork producers partner to develop educational cartoon
Written on 21 Nov, 2011 at 8:19 in Featured Illinois Swine News | Comments
Illinois fourth graders will get a taste of true agriculture with a new animated “Food for Thought” video. The educational cartoon was produced with checkoff dollars from the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) through the United Soybean Board (USB), and the... (Continue reading)
QuickView: State News
Written on 31 Oct, 2011 at 7:35 in Featured Illinois Swine News | Comments
Speculation vs. Reality Veto Session has always been one of the most unique periods of the Illinois legislative process. The term “Veto Session” that is used to label the two weeks of scheduled work describes the major constitutional reason that... (Continue reading)
Farmers Sense the End of Big Boom Record Crop Prices Have Driven Up Incomes, but Rising Costs and Cooling Demand Are Starting to Take a Bigger Bite
Written on 24 Oct, 2011 at 7:29 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Source: WallStreet Journal The boom that has made the farm belt one of the strongest economies in the U.S. still has plenty of momentum, but the ride is getting bumpy. The high crop prices that have helped to lift the... (Continue reading)
Congress approves free trade agreements
Written on 18 Oct, 2011 at 6:59 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Calling it one of the “greatest victories ever for the U.S. pork industry,” the National Pork Producers Council lauded yesterday’s congressional approval of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. The U.S. Senate and House last night... (Continue reading)
Congress To Vote On Free-Trade Pacts Wednesday
Written on 11 Oct, 2011 at 7:13 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Free-trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama are poised for long-awaited passage within a week, as House and Senate leaders vowed to hold votes next Wednesday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) said late Thursday a deal had... (Continue reading)
Agriculture Industry Hit by Drought, High Feed Prices
Written on 20 Sep, 2011 at 6:47 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
The poultry, dairy and livestock industries are experiencing the ill effects of the intense drought in the Southwest and Southeast. However, it’s not just rain that is in high demand. Washington, D.C. – infoZine – Scripps Howard Foundation Wire –... (Continue reading)
Owen Roberts Commentary,Immigrant farmers from many countries helped build Canada’s thriving agri-food sector- September 12th 2011
Written on 12 Sep, 2011 at 6:45 in Canada East Swine Commentaries | Comments
This week we’re welcoming more than 250 of the world’s top agricultural journalists to our area, when three years of determined, hard work culminates with a celebration of Canadian agriculture — and a nod to those who put it on... (Continue reading)
Lawmakers, Livestock and Poultry Producers Express Frustrations About GIPSA Rule in Hearing About Its Potential Impact on Small Businesses; Chairman Calls For Revised RFA
Written on 11 Jul, 2011 at 6:30 in Featured Swine News | Comments
Lawmakers and livestock and poultry producers continued to express their frustration and concern over the livestock marketing rule proposed by USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) in a hearing held yesterday by the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee... (Continue reading)
Up Front: A Matter of Fairness-Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John C. (Jack) Fisher.
Written on 15 Jun, 2011 at 6:49 in Ohio Swine Commentaries | Comments
Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher The following opinion column comes from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John C. (Jack) Fisher. It will appear in his regularly featured “Up Front” column in the July-August issue of... (Continue reading)
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