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Democrats see farm bill, rural voters as key to 2014 election Read more: http:/
Democrats have stepped up their outreach to rural constituencies this year as they head into a daunting midterm election year with a slew of seats in conservative-leaning rural states to defend.
Smithsonian exhibit tracks 70 years of change in agriculture
Items will be weaved together to show how agriculture has become more efficient and sustainable over time. According to the website, the exhibit will focus on agriculture, but will also explore the impact the industry has on rural communities, finance, science and retail.
Smithfield investor Continental Grain supports bid
Continental Grain had a 5.8 percent stake in Smithfield Foods, making it the largest investor after BlackRock Inc., according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Dairy outlook for farm bill and profitability
The most pessimistic outlook shows a combination of low milk price and high feed input prices will result in an IOFC path staying under $8 per hundredweight in the coming five months. This reflects continuing higher feed cost not offset by a higher milk price. The optimistic outlook depicts an IOFC time path reflecting stronger milk prices and moderate or lower feed input prices.
New tool gives emergency responders onsite farm information via QR code
“Emergency personnel responding to farm fires face the challenge of fighting a fire in complex and unknown environments,” said Jerry Minor, Pittsville fire chief. “They face hazards such as fuels, solvents, pesticides, caustics and exploding welding and gas storage cylinders.”