Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Tuesday Roundup and Open Thread

Welcome to the inaugural morning roundup.  Every Monday through Saturday, we're going to update the front page with the latest in news and opinion from around the rural world.  This is by no means exhaustive research, of course, so feel free to suggest sources and stories in the comments.  Comments are open to topics mentioned as well as any other open topic you're interested in.

First, as seen on Facebook (Please click the link on the top right of the page, if you're not our friend over there already) :  DTN/Progressive Farmer - Mentoring Farmers Without Heirs

BBC News - China's AgBank raises record $22bn

Brownfield Ag News - EPA official denies that ag is being targeted

American Farm Bureau - Agriculture Is a Bright Spot in the U.S. Trade Picture

Cattle Network -Sysco Says Food Prices Rose For First Time In A Year On Higher Meat, Dairy Costs

Illinois Corn - FARM LEADERS, FUEL RETAILERS, ETHANOL PRODUCERS URGE PRESIDENT OBAMA: TEAR DOWN ETHANOL BLEND WALL
Minnesota Independent - Court bans planting of genetically modified sugar beets

Comments?  Any other links to share?  

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