Farm Credit of Southwest Florida

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  Active Hurricane Season Continues  
 

Several hurricanes have hit the U.S. already and another big one is on the way.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 8, 2008)  
  National Farmers Union Hosting Fly-In  
 

Farmers and ranchers will take concerns to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 8, 2008)  
  WTO Meeting Scheduled in Geneva This Week  
 

Officials will try to move Doha trade talks forward.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 8, 2008)  
  USDA Awards Value-Added Grants  
 

Program provides $19 million in funding for value-added agriculture.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 5, 2008)  
  Canadian Government To Investigate Listeriosis Outbreak  
 

Outbreak caused 19 deaths.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 5, 2008)  
  Analysis Suggests Higher Food Prices In 2009 And Beyond  
 

Processors may have to pay more for raw products pushing costs higher.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 5, 2008)  
  Assistance Mobilized for Gustav is Prepared for Continuing Storms  
 

With USDA already in high gear, they are ready for more storms that are on the way.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 4, 2008)  
  Pork Board Names New CEO  
 

Novak tapped to lead organization.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 4, 2008)  
  Republican Platform Calls for End to Ethanol Mandates  
 

Livestock associations played a big role in policy decision.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 4, 2008)  
  Dry Conditions Cause for Concern for Corn and Soybeans  
 

Northern Plains are experiencing dry, hot weather.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 3, 2008)  
  USDA Continues Evaluating CRP Situation  
 

Release from contracts not out of the question for next year.

 
  Jason Vance (September 3, 2008)  
  Dow Completes Acquisition of Dairyland Seed Co., Bio-Plant Research Ltd.  
 

Added strength to Dow's seed business expected.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 3, 2008)  
  Elanco Announces Location for New Global Headquarters  
 

Location keeps company in Hancock County, Indiana.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 3, 2008)  
  Less Meat in 2009  
 

Production will be down next year.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 2, 2008)  
  Obama Kicks Off Campaign with Biodiesel Plant Tour  
 

Alternative fuels will be an early focus of Presidential race.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 2, 2008)  
  Lower Court Overturns BSE Decision  
 

Appeals court denies Creekstone request to test for BSE.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 2, 2008)  
  New Virus Invading Honeybees  
 

First find of disease in U.S. honeybees.

 
  Compiled By Staff (September 2, 2008)  
  Farm Bill Is Not Trade Compliant  
 

USDA Secretary Ed Schafer says the bill will need Congressional Adjustment.

 
  Pam Golden (August 29, 2008)  
  Farm Bill Renewable Energy Provisions to be Discussed  
 

Implementation as well as ideas from public will be covered in meeting.

 
  Compiled By Staff (August 29, 2008)  
  Schafer: Renewable Fuel Decision Is "Watershed Moment" For United States  
 

Ag Secretary says ethanol mandate benefits far outweigh negatives.

 
  Mike Wilson (August 29, 2008)  
  

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