Farm Bill

CropVillage 0211 - Considerations For The 2012 Farm Bill

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  • The first public testimony opportunities for input on the 2012 Farm Bill are taking place even as final elements of the 2008 bill are being implemented. Eric Atkinson of AgToday talks with Kansas State Ag Economist Troy Dumler on what's up for discussion and why.

CropVillage 0180, Ag Law - Court Rejects USDA Finding on "Active Engagement"

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CropVillage 0160, USDA Loses Swampbuster Court Challenge

CropVillage 0160 Show Notes:.

  • A look at a recent court ruling on a long-running fight with the USDA.  Did he, or did he not drain that swamp

CropVillage 0140, Changes In Direct Payments Proposal Evaluated - Food Demand

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CropVillage 0140 Show Notes:

  • Kansas State's Troy Dumler takes a look a the recent administration proposal to limit direct payments to certain producers, who coincidentally are responsible for 75% of U.S. agricultural production
  • A special report comparing last year's 'food riots' with this year's economic downturn around the world

CropVillage 0136, Commodity Classic - NCGA Initiatives and Producer Perspectives

CropVillage 0136 Show Notes:

  • NCGA Board Member Garry Niemeyer discusses challenges facing U.S. growers and the industry at large
  • Producer perspective - Guy Davenport of North Carolina manning the NCGA booth at Commodity Classic... answering questions about the association and his own farm situation

CropVillage 0094 for September 12 2008

CropVillage 0094 Show Notes:

  • Case IH showing unveils new tractor technology to improve efficiency and cut costs
  • Big Iron show pulls producers from upper midwest and the Dakota's.  AgCountry Farm Credit provides an overview of concerns voiced at the show.
  • Work in Georgia to create a system of moving poultry wastes from the 'haves' to the 'have-nots'

CropVillage 0078 for July 15 2008

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CropVillage 0078 Show Notes:

  • Special presentation reviewing ACRE and SURE program components of new farm bill

CropVillage 0072a for June 25 2008

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CropVillage 0072a Show Notes:

  • Special presentation featuring Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer discussion of the 2008 Farm Bill implementation

CropVillage 0065 for May 23 2008

CropVillage 0065 Show Notes:

  • Farm Bill Fundamentals... ACRE Program (Average Crop Revenue Election) with K State's Risk Management Specialist Art Barnaby
  • Tax implications in the new legislation... a head's up from the AFBF
  • Talking with Pioneer's Growing Point webmeister, Jeff Tomage.  Why this site's a destination for all crop
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