Roberta Rampton

Position: Journalist

Articles

U.S. requests talks with Mexico over tuna dispute November 05, 08:12pm EST 

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday sought formal talks with Mexico to settle a spat between the neighbors over which international body should hear a complaint about "dolphin-safe" tuna. In March, Mexico filed a World ...  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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But will shareholders back hunger fight?

Bill Gates challenged research companies to make new technology available to small farmers without charging them royalties. Will shareholders stand for it?  Full Article 

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Less talk, more action needed on food security

Last year's spike in food prices raised the political profile of food security, and rich nations have pledged money and action. Per Pinstrup-Andersen said he fears the promises could get stalled by too much talk about plans and too little action.  Full Article 

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Vilsack rips media over swine flu, I mean, H1N1

Hog markets are depressed. Farmers struggle to put food on the table. Hard times are seeping into the rural economy... Blame the media, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.  Full Article | Comments [2]