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Agriculture

President, Congress at odds over farm bill

President, Congress at odds over farm bill

President Bush is threatening to veto the $286 billion farm bill passed by the House and the Senate because it would raise taxes, and doesn't contain enough reform on subsidy payments to wealthy farmers. Midmorning looks at the issue of who's getting those subsidies, and why the current bill has become so controversial.

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NASA-funded study to examine crops' effect on weather

NASA-funded study to examine crops' effect on weather

A new study at South Dakota State University -- and funded by NASA -- will try to find out how a move from corn and soybeans to grasses grown primarily for biofuel would affect the weather.

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The bovine TB challenge

The bovine TB challenge

Minnesota faces new sanctions if another case of bovine TB is found. State and federal officials are talking about ways to ease the economic impact on farmers and ranchers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hog producers losing money

Hog producers losing money

These are difficult days for hog producers. They're not getting much for their pigs and it's costing a lot more to feed the animals.
by Mark Steil

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Texan film director travels to Minnesota looking for votes

Texan film director travels to Minnesota looking for votes

It's not just the presidential contenders who are coming to Minnesota looking for votes. Texas director Chris Eska is in Minneapolis to show his film "August Evening" to local moviemakers. Eska hopes the screening will bring in votes for his film which is nominated in two categories in this year's Independent Spirit Awards.
by Euan Kerr

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Weak dollar fuels growth in ag exports

Weak dollar fuels growth in ag exports

A weaker dollar is helping exports of farm equipment. North Dakota firms exported nearly $500 million in implements last year, double 2000 numbers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ag demand drives Cargill profits up 44 percent

Ag demand drives Cargill profits up 44 percent

Agribusiness giant Cargill said on Monday that second-quarter profits jumped 44 percent as it continued to benefit from strong demand for food commodities. It earned $954 million during the second quarter.

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