POLICY
All in all, the Tax Relief Act of 2010 was probably the best Christmas gift given to farmers by Congress in a long time.
Based on their voting records, members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees don’t necessarily support trade agreements.
Record farm income this year underscores the impact that lofty crop prices and strong exports and demand are having on the fortunes of U.S. agriculture.
Expect corn usage and prices to take a hit if Congress doesn’t make a move.
The new MyPlate graphic, coupled with online tools, encourages healthy eating habits.
Congress is unlikely to make the hard choices on deficit reduction, and the result? The potential of higher interest rates.
Early last month, the USDA released the new version of MyPyramid, with hopes of making healthy eating habits more achievable.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to eliminate billions of dollars in support for the U.S. ethanol industry.