Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
From farm to fuel tank
Agricultural economists join Midday to discuss the global food supply crisis, what it means for domestic farmers and the implications of using food for fuel.11:00 a.m.GuestsSteven Taff: economist, University of MinnesotaMichael Swanson: agricultural economist, Wells FargoMore from MPRHigh prices lure farmers from conservation program (04/21/2008)Walz says farm bill is a good compromise (04/19/2008)Hog farmers 'trying to survive' soaring corn prices (04/16/2008)Rising corn prices heat up ethanol tariff debate (04/15/2008)Resources
Jeffrey Sachs on 'Common Wealth'
Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and leading expert in economic development, poverty elimination, and environmental sustainability, recently discussed his new book, "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet" recently at the Commonwealth Club of California.12:00 p.m.More from MPRFrom farm to fuel tank (04/22/2008)Resources
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