Several farm groups held a news conference today in an effort to urge Congress to act on estate tax reform during the lame duck session. As of now the estate tax will revert back to its pre-2001 exemption amount of $1 million, with a tax rate of 55 percent on January 1, 2011. One of the panelist, Taylor Slade a …
Good Neighbors
Mixed neighborhoods present problems. What kind? What might be the solution? Everett Griner gives us his view. Download Audio
Waiting on GIPSA Rule Finalization
The Center for Rural Affairs is anticipating that USDA and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will finalize the strengthened GIPSA rules and implement them immediately. Download Audio
Meat Products Cost More for Thanksgiving
According to one USDA economist, no matter what meat product you serve this Thanksgiving it will cost more than last year. Download Audio
Feeding Africa
There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. Download Audio
Cuban Trade
There is more travel, but less food for Cuba. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
High Corn Prices
Corn prices are near record high. What does this mean for the consumer? Who else does this affect? Everett Griner tells us the answers. Download Audio
Farmer vs. EPA
Is the EPA making unreal proposals? Everett Griner looks into it and gives us his view. Download Audio
Proposed GIPSA Rule will be Costly
According to a recent study, if implemented the proposed Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration rule on meat trading would be very costly. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of November 8, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .