Ag News
Farm Bill Dead For Now, Extension Is Only Hope
Friday, 27 July 2012 09:23   

 

One more week for the House of Representatives before they pour out of the nation's capitol to run for re-election.  The unfinished business includes handling farm legislation.  WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root, says it's likely that an extension of the 2008 law will be passed with relief for livestock producers:

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Livestock Aid To Come From House of Representatives
Friday, 27 July 2012 09:21   

 

There is  a good chance the U.S. House of Representatives will approve some type of aid for drought stricken livestock producers next week.  They may have to rob Peter to pay Paul but WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster Ken Root says they are good at doing so:

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Case IH expands plant at Goodfield, IL
Wednesday, 25 July 2012 11:32   

 

Case IH is expanding it's plant at Goodfield, Illinois.  WGFA's Ken Root reports on efforts by the worldwide equipment manufacturer to provide jobs and produce quality products:

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Economist Want Farmers to Conserve Cropland
Wednesday, 25 July 2012 10:25   

 

There are dissenting voices regarding the role of conservation compliance in the new farm legislation.  WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster Ken Root reports on those who want to see a penalty for not following good conservaton practices:

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2012 Iroquois Co. Fair Queen Katie Roselius
Monday, 23 July 2012 12:08   

 

2012 Iroquois Co. Fair Queen  Katie Roselius from Crescent City:

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