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Farmers get More With Less While Saving Fuel
Like many motorists, California farmers are feeling a big pinch at the pump again. California Farm Bureau Federation... more
USDA Planting Report To Provide Clues On Outlook For Ag Cos
U.S. farmers are expected to continue boosting investment this year, but a closely-watched government report next week and rising input costs are likely to impact spending patterns. CNNMoney.com... more
Local Farm Systems Growing in Popularity
A local food system in Iowa, in which farmers deliver fresh fruits, vegetables and other products directly to consumers, is growing in popularity. Radio Iowa... more
Cows Grazing in the Rumpus Room
O.K., the planet is officially out of (or back in?) alignment: American farmers are making money hand over fist while the hedge fund guys are wishing they?d put a little more cash under the mattress. The New York Times... more
Administration Position on Farm Bill Outlined by Schafer
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer briefed reporters Tuesday about Farm Bill deliberations. Last week the President signed an extension of current farm law until April 18 to give Congress more time to finish a bill. Schafer stressed the fact that if... more
Researchers Cook Up Tomorrow’s Potato at Carolina Test Farm
Mark Clough grabbed potatoes three at a time and quickly stabbed at the dirt. Within seconds, he had a row of 28 potatoes spaced about 9 inches apart. Virginia Pilot... more
At Last, Some Respect for Fruits and Veggies
Since early 2007, Congress has been working to renew a sweeping farm bill that provides billions of dollars of funding for agricultural programs. U.S. News World Report... more
Farm Economy
Those higher prices we?re all paying at the grocery store may be enough to make us all want to go on diets ? or to at least eat less expensive foods. journalnow.com... more
March Potato Stocks Up 8 Percent from Last Year
The 13 major potato states held 172 million cwt. of potatoes in storage March 1, up 8 percent from last year and 10 percent above 2006.
Dry Weather Slices Southland Potato Crop
A Southland business is expecting to be down $1 million in revenue on its potato crop because of the drought conditions that hit parts of the region. Southland Times (NZ)... more
