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Pay Attention to CSAs ASAP

By Todd Foltz posted on October 20, 2011 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Industry reports show that many production farms are getting larger and the major equipment manufacturers are keeping pace with bigger, more muscular equipment. But another farm segment also is on the rise, the rural lifestyle market, and in particular Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
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EPA Puts to Rest 'Myth' of Farm Dust Rules

October 17, 2011 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Source: Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
The EPA is trying to put to rest what it calls a "myth" that it is going to crack down on farm dust. In letters to two senators last week, Administrator Lisa Jackson said that the agency won't expand its current air quality standards to include dust created by agriculture.
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USDA/NASS Will Reduce Ag Estimation Programs

October 17, 2011 | Posted in Operations & Finance
In light of funding reductions in fiscal year (FY) 2011 and the likelihood of additional reductions in FY 2012, NASS conducted deliberate reviews of all programs against mission- and user-based criteria, aimed at finding cost savings and forward-thinking business efficiencies so that key timely, accurate and useful data remains available in service to agriculture.
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Poor Peanut Harvest Push Prices "Way" Higher

October 15, 2011 | Posted in Operations & Finance
Source: CNNMoney
If you want to talk about the rising price of commodity grains, you need to include peanuts. Consumers are being told to "Get your peanut butter - before prices soar".? Kraft will raise prices for its Planters brand peanut butter by 40% starting October 31.
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