Keeping livestock secure from the purposeful spreading of devastating diseases, crop supports for vegetable farmers and permanent repeal of the inheritance tax were also on farmers' minds. There's a sense of complacency out there because we've been able to deal with the BSE ("mad cow" disease) without a shock to our market," King said. He said that the success of ethanol and biodiesel manufacturing depends on keeping the livestock industry healthy and nearby, since it provides a feed...

Iowa corn crops mostly good to excellent, six percent subject to replanting Monday, June 11, 2007, 4:11 PM by Julie Harker Six percent of Iowa s corn crop has been or will be replanted, according to the latest weekly crop progress and condition report from the Iowa Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Iowa corn crops mostly good to excellent, six percent subject to replanting Monday, June 11, 2007, 4:11 PM by Julie Harker Six percent of Iowa s corn crop has been...

Cash by the acre Thousands of Ohioans -- rich, poor and in between -- share millions in federal farm subsidies Sunday, June 17, 2007 3:42 AM By Monique Curet and Doug Haddix THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Click here to enlarge graphics Click here to enlarge graphics Search the database of Ohioans who received federal subsidies. Cash by the acre Thousands of Ohioans -- rich, poor and in between -- share millions in federal farm subsidies Sunday, June 17, 2007 3:42 AM By Monique Curet and Doug Haddix...

Our dedicated farmers and ranchers improve this country's well being and promise to feed American soldiers whereever they are to ensure our nation's freedom and security. This alone adds 25 cents per bushel and saves the government $500-$700 million per year (as estimated by USDA) in reduced deficiency payments to corn growers. They are armed with subsidizing their farmers, no labor or environmental standards, millions of acres which is used for sugar cane, which is heavily subsidized by...

Is calcium in dairy a magic bullet for weight loss? Or is dairy a dietary no-no loaded with heart-clogging saturated fats and hip-expanding calories? Despite confusing messages, nutritionists agree that the benefits of dairy - from building strong bones to lowering blood pressure - outweigh drawbacks. Is calcium in dairy a magic bullet for weight loss? Or is dairy a dietary no-no loaded with heart-clogging saturated fats and hip-expanding calories? Despite confusing messages, nutritionists...