Rick Jordahl

Commentary: Don’t stop now

05/04/2012 4:55:00 AM

The withdrawal of the Department of Labor's proposed child labor rule doesn’t mean agriculture’s detractors will abandon their misguided notions. While the withdrawal is an important victory for family farmers, many important objectives await. ... Full story.

Commentary: E15 for better or worse

04/13/2012 5:05:00 AM

The rapidly increasing production of corn-based ethanol in the United States is viewed by many as a primary factor in escalating grain prices seen over the past five years. Meanwhile, U.S. corn inventory is expected to be the smallest in 16 years by this summer, ... Full story.

Commentary: Water challenges continue to grow

03/30/2012 4:40:00 AM

Maintaining a safe and affordable water supply is a basic responsibility for us all and we must renew our dedication and commitment to conservation of this increasingly precious natural resource. ... Full story.

Commentary: Not Ag gag, it's Ag protection

03/09/2012 5:35:00 AM

Opponents of Iowa's recently-passed farm bill refer to the legislation as the “Ag gag” bill. The only things that the law attempts to gag are the false pretenses used by some to gain access to farms. ... Full story.

Commentary: Press ahead with NBAF

02/17/2012 5:15:00 AM

After a couple years of exhaustive feasibility studies, consideration of several other sites around the country, risk assessments and extensive research, the site in Manhattan was selected. Still, the administration believes that the project should be reassessed. ... Full story.

Commentary: UEP sets ‘dangerous precedent’

02/03/2012 5:35:00 AM

The United Egg Producers seems to be throwing overboard years of expertise offered by scientists and veterinarians and aligning instead with a group focused on total elimination of animal agriculture. ... Full story.

Commentary: Cut, close, consolidate

01/13/2012 5:30:00 AM

This week’s cutbacks in the scope of the United States Department of Agriculture, announced by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, is a refreshing step in the right direction. The action is much needed as the United States comes to grips with the dire necessity of getting our fiscal house in order. ... Full story.

Commentary: New regulations threaten ag

12/09/2011 6:05:00 AM

True to form for a federal government overreaching in its attempt to control more and more aspects of our lives, it is busy setting more regulations. This time, the Department of Labor has proposed a new barrage of regulations that involve youth under the age of 18. ... Full story.

Conference focuses on swine feed efficiency

11/10/2011 7:39:34 AM

The International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine was held this week in Omaha, Neb., featuring scientific presentations delivered by experts from all over the world. ... Full story.

Commentary: Progress, not perfection

10/07/2011 4:00:00 AM

Two developments bouyed hopes of poultry and livestock producers this week - the submission to Congress of the long-delayed free-trade agreements and introduction of a bill that would reduce the amount of ethanol produced when corn inventory is dangerously low. ... Full story.

N.C. Governor: Prepare for the worst

08/24/2011 1:52:57 PM

Gov. Beverly Perdue says people in eastern North Carolina should be prepared for the worst if high winds and rain from Hurricane Irene, now classified as a strong Category 3 hurricane, reach their communities this weekend. Perdue said Wednesday she's hoping for the best but Irene could be a serious storm for people in Hyde, Dare and Currituck counties. ... Full story.

USMEF confronts pork export challenges

07/11/2011 6:45:00 AM

With more than 80 countries importing U.S. pork so far this year, a record for exports may be achievable in 2011. That's not to say attaining the new record will come easy. Successfully meeting challenges in the form of increasing pork prices and fluctuations in international currencies will continue to be necessary. ... Full story.

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