Farm Bill

Bob Young, American Farm Bureau's chief economist, is seeing food costs going up through their consumer surveys.

Our surveys' would suggest those food prices are up, and up significantly.

However, there are enough of uncertainties in the market places that suggest that food prices will only be a factor but not the driver.

Other activity in agriculture suggests that the sector as a whole is doing well. There still are issues with corn and bean prices remaining high, with impacts to cattle prices. But over all 2012 looks pretty good.

DairyCast 0439 Show Notes:

• Food prices are higher and the consumer (Black Friday sales notwithstanding) are hunkering down.  What does it mean for U.S. agriculture and agricultural policy?  Let's ask American Farm Bureau Federation chief economist Bob Young.

DairyCast 0422 Show Notes:

• Dr. Terry Barr, CoBank's Knowledge Exchange Group, and Ross Anderson, Chief Credit Officer with AgriBank, look at finance and economic questions asked by ag producers.  Do we feed or export grain? Turn it into ethanol? When will the Washington debate turn to the Farm Bill?

DairyCast 0384 Show Notes:

• Farm Bill debate will likely be as partisan as all other legislative battles this term, according to Sara Wyant from Agri-Pulse.

DairyCast 0179 Show Notes:

• Dr. Ray Nebel, President of the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council, draws attention to their work and an upcoming event.
• What implication does the new farm bill have for your operation? Brad Luben, Public Policy Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska, explains. 
  

DairyCast 0150 Show Notes:

• When will we finally have a new farm bill to operate under?  And who is going to get the payments? Troy Dumler, Kansas State University, provides his insights.
• Dennis DiPietrie, DairyCast Headliner, shares thoughts on how world economies are influencing our production as well as steps you can take to stay informed.

DairyCast 0131 Show Notes:

• A unique perspective on the US dairy industry from a new citizen and dairy producer
• Bob West, WestfaliaSurge ProFormance Project Developer, highlights some new technology benefits
• What is the Center for Food Integrity and how is it working for you?
• Chris Galen, National Milk, shares his thoughts on the Farm Bill and what it might mean for you
  

DairyCast 0123 Show Notes:

• Recent highlights of American Meat Institute events including some valuable suggests for your dairy in 2008
• The Farm Bill is finally coming to a close, but first it has to survive the conference committe and a potential veto. What will the economic impact be on you?
• Upcoming conference on bioconvertion and manure digesters Register Here

DairyCast 0112 Show Notes:

• Troy Dumler, Farm Economist and Farm Policy Specialist, updates the current status of the 2007 (2008?) Farm Bill
• Utilizing risk management tools on your livestock operation in times of high risk and volatility 
• How do we successfully manage odor and what does the EPA have planned to "help" us manage odor better?
  

DairyCast 0104 Show Notes:

• This Week in Review: Farm Bill Debate and Export Markets
• How your operation can benefit from Carbon Credits
• Developing a strong relationship with your vet