| House Tries To Corral GIPSA Rules |
| Friday, 13 July 2012 08:13 |
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The House Agriculture Committee had a marathon session this week that culminated in passage of a farm bill. But the proceedings became divisive and a bit ugly over a rule on livestock marketing that was in the 2008 Farm Bill. 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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| Penfield Hosting Historic Farm Days |
| Thursday, 12 July 2012 00:07 |
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PENFIELD — Minneapolis-Moline and BF Avery farm equipment will reign at this year's Historic Farm Days, which runs through this weekend in Penfield. And don't be surprised to see a Doodlebug or two.
The annual Historic Farm Days will be held Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the I & I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club. While there will be a few events Thursday, the show gets rolling Friday.
"We have a new building that has been erected that will host the feature brand equipment," I&I President John Fredrickson said.
A dedication ceremony for the new building is set for Saturday prior to the parade.
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| House Marks Up Farm Legislation |
| Wednesday, 11 July 2012 07:55 |
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The 2012 Farm Legislation is ready to be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. WGFA's Ken Root has been following it closely. 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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| Breakthrough In Foot and Mouth Disease Research |
| Wednesday, 11 July 2012 07:53 |
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Foot and Mouth disease is one of the most contagious animal diseases on the planet. Extreme care has been taken to keep it out of the United States. WGFA's National Farm Broadcaster, Ken Root, reports that a research breakthrough may make the disease more managable and contain an outbreak more humanely: 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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| Senator Critical of House Payments to Big Farmers |
| Tuesday, 10 July 2012 14:56 |
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As the Farm bill debate moves to the house of representatives, a long time advocate of payment limits is critical of the initial draft of the House bill. WGFA's national farm broadcaster, Ken Root, reports on the reaction of Senator Charles Grassley, a champiion of family farmers: 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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