1. 1919 farm crisis shows some bailouts hard to undo

Oct 18, 2008      Associated Press Online

Even as the number of farmers has dwindled, subsidies have continued. Early estimates show it guaranteed $2.5 billion in 2008, Radintz said. Many legislators feared the intervention would become permanent. more...

2. Farmers' new trouble at the ranch: tighter credit

Oct 18, 2008      Associated Press Online

By BETSY BLANEYLUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 18, 2008 (AP Online delivered by Newstex) -- There is new trouble at the ranch. The worsening financial crisis is making it harder and more expensive for farmers and cattlemen to borrow money to pay for feed, land and salaries. more...

3. Regional farmers get relief for crops: Those affected are eligible for federal assistance through the Farm Service Agency.

Oct 21, 2008      The Roanoke Times

It is like any insurance -- you hope you never need it," Powers said. The deadline to buy into the 2008 federal crop insurance policy was September 2007. We wish we had a better season." The severity of the situation is not new to the farmers of Bedford County. All three counties are considered contiguous disaster areas because they abut Bedford County. more...

4. U.S. Senate race Johanns cites his farm roots

Oct 22, 2008      Omaha World-Herald

They overrode Johanns' veto to pass a $140 million per year increase in sales, income and cigarette taxes. "It was the hallmark of Mike Johanns' tenure as governor. Jim Jensen of Omaha, a Republican, voted to override Johanns' veto. Through July, 2008 exports have reached about $2 billion. National and local cattle groups give Johanns credit for laying the groundwork for beef exports' recovery. more...