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The next 4 years for agriculture
Whose portrait will be the next to hang in the courtyard at the U.S. Department of Agriculture? As President-elect Obama assembles his cabinet, the choice of Secretary of Agriculture will not be among the top tier, who have presidential successio
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Easing dollar to offset lower prices
The global financial crisis is not all doom and gloom for farmers, according to Westpac economist Doug Steel. 9
Global crisis hits forestry sector
The global credit crisis is hitting the Green Triangle’s economic backbone with the forestry sector feeling the pinch. 8
US grains, soy fall on ailing economy, firm dollar
U.S. grain and soybean futures eased on Wednesday in tandem with other commodities, including crude oil and industrial metals, as concerns about a deepening global recession weighed on all markets, traders said. 8
Farmers manifesto reminds parties sector's importance
Federated Farmers launched its wish-list manifesto for the election, warning that decisions on key issues can be the difference between recession and depression. 8
EU, Switzerland Launch Talks For Free Trade In Agriculture
he European Union has started talks with Switzerland aimed at freeing up trade in farm produce, the E.U.’s executive commission said Tuesday. 7
How will Obama affect global agriculture?
Will new environmental regulations prove so burdensome that US farmers will look across our borders for new lands? 7
Low dollar helps farmers as global prices drop
The low Australian dollar is helping to shield farmers from the full impact of falling agricultural commodity prices. 
