US Agriculture Department report: Soggy fall continues to frustrate Minnesota farmers

October 28th, 2009 Report: Official says dealers could teach farmersMEXICO CITY — A Mexican agriculture official has caused a stir by reportedly suggesting that Mexican farmers could learn a thing or two from drug traffickers. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Jeffrey Max Jones was quoted by the newspaper Reforma on its Web site Wednesday as saying that farmers "should follow the example of drug traffickers because they produce what the market demands." "Today, on the other hand, farmers produce (crops) and later check to see if there is any demand in the market." The Agriculture Department issued a statement calling Jones' remarks "unfortunate." More than 13,800 people have died in drug violence since late 2006, when President Felipe Calderon ordered a nationwide crackdown on traffickers.

October 27th, 2009 USDA: Neb. corn harvest furthest behind since 1982LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's latest weekly crop report says fall harvest continues to lag because of chilly, wet weather.

October 27th, 2009 Damage, yields concerns for some Miss. farmersNEW ORLEANS — Mississippi farmers are reporting widespread soybean damage and declining yields as soggy weather continues to hamper harvest.

October 26th, 2009 Soggy conditions putting brakes on SD harvestSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Soggy fields and more rain continue to hold up South Dakota's row-crop harvest.

October 20th, 2009 Wet weather causes problems for La., Miss. farmersNEW ORLEANS — Wet weather continues to slow the harvest in Louisiana and Mississippi.

October 13th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - Under pressure from opposition parties, the Orissa government Tuesday ordered a probe into reports of farmers' suicides in the state. Orissa Agriculture Minister Damodar Rout has instructed the revenue divisional commissioner (RDC), northern range, to file in a day or two a report on the alleged farmers' suicides after crop loss.

October 9th, 2009 USDA: Cotton production to rise slightly over '08NEW ORLEANS — U.S. cotton production is forecast to reach 13 million bales, slightly more than a year ago, with farmers in parts of the South expecting record yields.

October 1st, 2009 East vs West in fight over money for dairy farmersWASHINGTON — Although federal lawmakers have agreed to provide $350 million to dairy farmers, they were haggling Thursday on just how to dish out most of the money. Led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Eastern lawmakers pushed for the system already in use, a program that pays farmers when prices fall but caps benefits after they produce 3 million pounds of milk.

September 2nd, 2009 Ag equipment sales steady, but tougher times aheadDECATUR, Ill. — More farmers are looking than buying this week at the annual Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.

July 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government has developed over 75 portals dedicated to the farm sector in a bid to make farmers aware of developments in technology and connect them better to the market, it said here Tuesday. "For agricultural growth, it is very important to equip farmers with the latest technology.

July 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday said farmers need financial security to prevent them committing suicide as has been happening in India, and stop them from drifting away from agriculture, like in the US. "Yeah, it (farmers' suicides) is a great concern.

June 24th, 2009 Key farm-state lawmaker supports climate billWASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says farmers can support a proposed Democratic bill to limit greenhouse gases and combat global warming. Democratic Rep.

June 22nd, 2009 Wet, soggy spring hurts Colorado hay harvestILIFF, Colo. — Colorado's wet spring has helped some farmers, but it's leaving Eastern Plains hay farmers with a soggy mess.

May 29th, 2009 Indian farmers near ready for discrimination trialBISMARCK, N.D. — An attorney for American Indian farmers suing the government over alleged farm loan discrimination says the group continues to prepare for a trial despite statements by the Obama administration indicating a willingness to resolve such disputes.

February 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - With food security remaining a prime concern, the government Friday said it was looking at more cooperation and involvement of the corporate sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to take technology to farmers. 'We are looking at networking with private organisations and NGOs who can help take innovative technologies concerning agriculture to farmers and ensure there is maximum yield from the resources available to us,' T.