Searches create listings with links to show descriptions and contacts. In a move toward increasing accessibility to minority groups in the U.S., USDA has begun posting spanish versions of press releases on their news site. The Chicago Tribune reported today Former Archer Daniels Midland Co. executive Mark Whitacre, who acted as an informant in the recent ADM antitrust investigation, has filed suit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who recruited him. Whitacre charged FBI Agent Brian Shepard with violating his constitutional rights, inflicting emotional distress, and assault and battery. Well, it's official.
Agriculture is now cool.
Tune into the debate between Margaret Mellon and Martina McGloughlin for their take on the benefits and dangers of genetic engineering, then tell us your thoughts in Ag Forum . According to National Agricultural Statistics Service, sub-zero temperatures and windy conditions over the central and northern Great Plains threatened small grain fields with little snow cover this past week. While low temperatures covered western and central Kansas on January leaving some winter wheat vulnerable to freeze damage. Dry weather over the Pacific Coast brought relief to producers still assessing flood damage. Read this week's report for more.