tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post3888691868707223927..comments2024-03-21T13:15:26.838-04:00Comments on The Rural Blog: Farm Bureau asks Obama to restore program for Mexican trucks in U.S.Melissa Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558431327921705882noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-75657625421871581642009-03-31T00:38:00.000-04:002009-03-31T00:38:00.000-04:00It is very important to remember that the yellow c...It is very important to remember that the yellow corn that the US ships to Mexico, has allowed Mexican Hog and Poultry farms to grow. This is because the corn the US ships is mostly used for their livestock operations. The corn that Mexico ships to us is white corn and is primarily used for Human consumption. The ability for the two countries to trade is beneficial to both sides.Mathew Mealsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-12481291938364187802009-03-30T17:09:00.000-04:002009-03-30T17:09:00.000-04:00We export yellow corn to Mexico. Yellow corn is us...We export yellow corn to Mexico. Yellow corn is used for livestock feed and an abundant supply helps support the growing production of livestock in Mexico. White corn is used for human consumption and is the predominant crop in Mexico. The reality is that the two do not compete and our export benefits agriculture in Mexico.Glenn Brunkowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170258898317669409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-47973951526375901272009-03-30T15:34:00.000-04:002009-03-30T15:34:00.000-04:00Because of the different types of corn involved, b...Because of the different types of corn involved, both sides benefit from this type of trading agreement. Mexico is a very important trading partner and because of this problem all of us in agriculture will now pay the price. I'm glad Farm Bureau is working to solve this problem.Troy Hadrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729642328778709521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-87895554632020408062009-03-26T17:15:00.000-04:002009-03-26T17:15:00.000-04:00what about the detrimental impact of U.S. corn upo...what about the detrimental impact of U.S. corn upon the ag-industry in Mexico Mr. Stallman?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823441153222148083noreply@blogger.com