world issues

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• Let's look a little deeper into the recent up tick in the cattle markets. Is it due to lighter carcass weights or possibily less competition in the protein market? Jim Robb of the Livestock Marketing Information Center helps us out.

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• Former Secretary of Agriculture and current senator from Nebraska, Mike Johanns, speaks firmly to Japan regarding beef trade barriers during a recent congressional hearing focused on Toyota recalls.

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• Review Part 1 and then continue with industry leaders fielding questions focused on industry issues from grassroots beef producers.

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• The grassroots beef producers from across the country engage in an industry issues debate with various industry leaders about the current state and future of our business.
• Industry participants include: Paul Bennett, Knoll Crest Farms; Homer Buell, Shovel Dot Ranch; Dave DeLaney, King Ranch; James Herring, Friona Industries

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• If you have been confused by reports of the impact of potential climate change legislation, you are not alone.  So Bill Golden, Agricultural Economist at Kansas State University, assembled a team to looking into simplifying the many various reports.

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• What was responsible for the peak in the drop credit a couple of weeks ago? What will world grain stocks look like next year? Should you buy some out of the money corn call options for your wife for Valentines Day? Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, wraps up his thoughts on protein and feedstuff market outlook. Part 3

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• Let's continue on with Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, as he demonstrates the changes in global consumer buying habits as they impact beef production. Part 2

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• Recently in Sioux City at the Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum, Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, provided his outlook on the future of protein and feedstuff markets. Part 1

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• Part 2 of why Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently announced $120 million in agricultural grants.

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• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently announced $120 million in agricultural grants. Find out why agriculture is on the Gates' priority list.