WASHINGTON, April 19, 2011 –The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced county loan rates for the 2011 crops of wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, soybeans and other oilseeds (sunflower seed, flaxseed, canola, rapeseed, safflower, mustard seed, crambe and sesame seed). The rates are posted on the Farm Service Agency website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport.
G.M. vs. Organic
This controversy is continuing to divide us. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio
Prices or Profits
Everett Griner explains how high prices do not assure high profits. Download Audio
Mechanical Farming
Once upon a time…it was done by hand. Now, Everett Griner tells us how machines do the work. Download Audio
Dangerous Savings
With the government trying to save money on food inspection, Everett Griner tells us that this is just…no place to save. Download Audio
Growing Pains
The genetically modified issue is still in courts. Everett Griner tells us what progress has come to the case. Download Audio
Hunger Growing
Everett Griner tells us today about how 44 million people are now considered underfed. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of April 4, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Electronic Farming
Everett Griner checks into the question… Can agriculture operate electronically? Download Audio
Farmers Responding to Growing Demand
Demand for many crops seems to be growing faster than expected, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says farmers are responding to the situation. Download Audio