DairyCast Update for August 31, 2010, Big Boys Probably Won't Play Together Well On Farm Bill Debate

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Dairy Conversations For Your Operations

Audio: Big Boys Probably Won't Play Together Well On Farm Bill Debate - Farm Bill debate will likely be as partisan as all other legislative battles this term, according to Sara Wyant from Agri-Pulse.
Audio: How to make your ration pay for itself? - Learn how you can join fellow dairyman Lee Holtmeier of Linn Willow Creek Dairy to improve the profitability of your feeding program.

Agriculture Telling its Story

Audio: How Can You Connect With Local Consumers? - Belstra Milling uses its proximity to Chicago as a staging area for showing production practices and protocols to the world.
Audio: What Is The Farm Credit System? - Jack Shuler, President and CEO of ArborOne Farm Credit, explains the Farm Credit system, how it operates, and how it has evolved.
Opportunities and Issues With Regional Crop/Food Production - This discussion provides insight into legislation, resources, and practices that could help/hurt regional crop and food production.
What's Right With Food Labels - What info on a food label causes you to put the item back? What additional info would you like to see on food labels to help you make better choices? This Foodchat discussion offers some perspective.
Looking For A Job In Agriculture? - The outlook for agriculture employment is good. Several resources and tools can assist you in discovering agriculture job and career opportunities.