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| Continuous corn production faced problems in 2011 |
Farmers with continuous corn fields experienced a host of problems in 2011, but such a practice hasn’t historically meant radically lower yields.
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Thursday, February 02, 2012
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| Senate pushed for action on Reducing Regulatory Burdens bill |
Legislation clarifying pesticide application regulations has stalled since U.S. House passage, and a coalition of agriculture groups and lawmakers are urging the Senate to take quick action.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
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Markets
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| Crop production report reflects season’s challenges |
Final corn and soybean production totals for 2011 were adjusted upward from earlier estimates by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Friday, February 03, 2012
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| Volatility in grain markets provides opportunity |
Corn and soybean market volatility presents opportunities for farmers.
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Friday, February 03, 2012
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MoneyNews
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| Research grants ensure sustainability, quality of nation’s water supply |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding 26 grants for research, education and extension efforts that will help to inform science-based decision-making on water-related issues in communities across the country, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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| Farm bill discussion highlights important programs |
As members of Congress work to develop the 2012 farm bill, they will be influenced by a variety of national issues.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
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Agri-Trucker
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| FMCSA head to speak at Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show |
Don Schaefer, executive vice president of Mid-West Truckers Association, predicted that Anne Ferro will have plenty to talk about.
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Saturday, January 07, 2012
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| Ethanol fuel company garners Paul Dana award |
Ignite Racing Fuels took home the 2011 Paul Dana Excellence in Bioenergy Leadership Award for its exemplification of leadership and innovation in the bioenergy industry.
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Thursday, January 05, 2012
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