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August 29, 2011

What Is The Future For Feedgrains?

Audio via SwineCast.com

While ethanol production has turned corn stocks into fuel, the growth curve should begin

February 1, 2011

Can Efficiency and Productivity Happen in Swine Industry?

via SwineCast.com

The great turnout for the 2011 Minnesota Pork Congress created many opportunities for hallway conversations.

November 30, 2010

Food Safety Bill Approved By U.S. Senate

via cnn.com

Congress is wasting no time to quickly move legislation on hot topics. Senate bill S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, passed 73 to 25.

November 29, 2010

Food Safety Under Consideration In Lame Duck Congress

via opencongress.org

Congress is back from a break and working to enact lame-duck legislation.

November 21, 2010

Is GIPSA Good For The Swine Industry?

via nppc.org

The National Pork Producers Council released a statement, on the eve of the final day for comments, that says the USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule

August 27, 2010

This Week In Ag 0013 - Will We See Congressional Action On Estate Taxes This Year?

What will happen if the US tax code is not addressed by the Congress before January 1, 2011?

Show notes

Estate taxes are in limbo as American Farm Bureau Federation Tax Policy Specialist Pat Wolff explains. Yes, we may still see action but if not, the tax clock roles back ten years come January 1. You need to talk to your congressman because you really don't want that to happen.

June 18, 2010

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