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One of the first ethanol projects in Nebraska, KAAPA is located near Minden and is the largest farmer-owned ethanol plant in the state. (DTN Photo by Elaine Shein)

KAAPA Ethanol Keeps on Trucking Nebraska Ethanol Plant Benefits Local Communities Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:03 AM CST
One Nebraska community continues to benefit from its farmer-owned local ethanol plant.

High-moisture, low test-weight corn is backlogging harvest for Wallie Hardie and his son Josh. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Hardie)

North Dakotans Race Against Winter Time Could Run Out for the Slowest Corn Harvest in U.S Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:03 AM CST
North Dakotans face many "ifs" in finishing harvest, given corn maturity.

Missouri farmer Blake Hurst became an internet sensation after he wrote an article for the American Enterprise Institute that challenged people in the local, organic foods movement. Hurst highlights that it's impractical to rely on organic food, and it also would be more costly to consumers. (DTN photo by Chris Clayton)

Farmer Pokes an Omnivore's Delusion Article Becomes Manifesto for Production Ag Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:04 AM CST
Almost as soon as "The Omnivore's Delusion: Against the Agri-Intellectual" was posted on a website, the article circulated among farmers and foodies, giving food for thought to those who question the writings of author Michael Pollan.

View From the Cab farmer Marcus Hess (left) expects his harvest to last a few more weeks, while Matt Wolle says that, barring breakdowns, he should be finished harvesting his corn by Sunday. (DTN file photo)

View From the Cab Harvest "Fun" Again Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:31 AM CST
As harvest progresses, our Minnesota View From the Cab participant says fun has returned to the season. But our Illinois farmer still has a few more weeks of corn harvest ahead.

Concern about poor nutrition and rising obesity levels in children has led to efforts to continue federal nutrition programs in schools and will influence what foods will be purchased. (DTN file photo)

Vilsack to Testify on School Lunches Vilsack Discusses With Officials How to Improve Child Nutrition Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:04 AM CST
The Agriculture Secretary will work with the Education and Health Secretaries to create a proposal to feed more children better food. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln scheduled a hearing that will feature the Secretaries' plan.

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