An Urban's Rural View
Friday, February 3, 2012 4:50PM CST
The news from Japan usually has a predictable quality about it. So American agriculture, which exports a lot to Japan, should take note when the country produces a genuine news flash, as it did recently.
Assess Your Marketing Proclivities
Friday, February 3, 2012 4:49PM CST
Would you hire yourself to market your production? Consider using an assessment tool to identify what you are and are not doing well.
Beef Exports Still Growing
Friday, February 3, 2012 4:00PM CST
Exports of U.S. beef may not grow at 2011's record pace, but will still be respectable, according to attendees of NCBA's convention.
Farm Labor Change Not Enough
Thursday, February 2, 2012 2:35PM CST
A Department of Labor official defended the need to update child-labor laws for farms, but highlighted changes made to ensure children can work for family members. Still, lawmakers criticized the proposal with one congressman saying he would block any funding to implement it.
