Nearly Half Of Americans Skeptical Of Global Warming


The poll, conducted last week, indicates a reversal in public sentiment.

Smithfield Foods Reports Profitable Quarter


Smithfield's hog unit posted a loss of more than $55 million.

Northey Will Run For Re-election


Northey is currently serving his first term as Ag Secretary.

Terra Eyes Bid From C.F. Industries


Yara has five business days to match or exceed CF’s bid of $4.68 billion.

FAPRI Study Supports Biofuels Tax Credits


FAPRI says that ethanol production would fall by 1.5 billion gallons per year without tax credits.

Biodiesel Tax Credit Bill Clears Senate Hurdle


A final vote could come this week.

House Bill Would Set Rules For CAFOs


Bill would set rules for animals used to produce food purchased by the federal government.

Farmers Are "Heros" - Vilsack


FAPRI Predicts Second-Largest Corn Harvest In 2010


The think-tank says U.S. farmers will grow more than 13.13 billion bushels of corn

China Pork Trade Nears - Vilsack


Vilsack said the final details are being addressed on the export certificates.

PSF Questions Welcome In Missouri


After a jury awarded $11 million in a lawsuit over hog odors.

Soybean Delegates Formulate Policy


Policy aimed at improving profitability for soybean growers.

Sleezer Nominated To Pork Board


The Pork Board is responsible for collecting and distributing the pork checkoff funds.

Carney Elected NPPC President


 For more than 20 years, Carney has served in various pork industry leadership positions.

EPA Decision On Ethanol Blend Months Away


Department of Energy is scheduled to finish testing the effects of the higher ethanol-blend in automobile engines by May.