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| Raisin Production Declining In California |
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Raisins start as grapes that are dried and processed. WGFA National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root, reports on the decline in raisin production in California due to lack of labor and more profitable alternative crops: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
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| Farmers Ready To Rally In Washington, D.C. |
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There is no farm bill to replace the 2008 legislation that will expire at the end of this month. Farmers are working two fronts, according to WGFA National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root, stopping the Senate while urging the House to move ahead. Here is his report: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
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| Biotech Switchgrass May Be Best Ethanol Feedstock |
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Making ethanol from cellulose plant material is feasible but the plant needs to have lots of starch inside. WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root, reports on research to modify the switchgrass plant to meet the need: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
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Beef is Expensive but pork supplies are up and producers are sending animals to market at an accelerated rate. Here's more from WGFA National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
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| Farmers Optimistic, Agribusiness Worried According to DTN Survey |
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Farmers are known to be optimistic, even in tough times. Agribusiness is known to be cautious and often negative about the future. WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root, Reports on a survey that proves the point: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
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