Analyzing the value of a college degree in agriculture

K-State agricultural economist Brian Briggeman comments on a recent and controversial report on the internet, on the value of a college degree in the field of agriculture, pointing out that career opportunities in agriculture are exceedingly strong right now.

1. Ag markets diverge just before the long holiday weekend
2. Commentary: New rules un-COOL
3. Oil edges up on book squaring, but posts big weekly drop
4. Hog Outlook: PEDV now in the U.S.
5. Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
6. New, larger portable platform scales

1. Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
2. Special health claim for this pork
3. Business seminars scheduled for World Pork Expo
4. Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
5. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
6. Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs

1. Commentary: New rules un-COOL
2. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
3. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
4. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
5. Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
6. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming