The 2010 elections are over and January will bring new legislators. What ag policies will be affected or what impacts on ag could the 112th US Congress impose?
Show notes
Post elections ag policy outlook
Estate taxes, environmental regulations, land use?
The 2012 Farm Bill will continue its development in 2011. What will that look like?
Swine industry in current economy.
Highlights from Swine conferences?
"corn would be a whole lot more affordable for the swine industry if every pound of pork had a 46-cent tax credit, similar to ethanol", comments?
Wesley Smith challenges the animal agriculture industry to share the story of the tremendous human benefit we all receive from the proper and humane use of animals that would be lost if the animal-rights activists get their way.