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Crop Markets Close Lower
Nov. 19, 2008
Weakness in the stock market encouraged the losses. more>>
USDA: New bioinformatic tools accelerate genome assembly
Nov. 19, 2008
Scientists in Iowa have developed a new tool that will help them accelerate the assembly of the genome of any organism by identifying redundant and irrelevant segments of DNA. more>>
AFBF urges trade votes during lame duck
Nov. 19, 2008
The American Farm Bureau Federation today continued its push for passage of the Colombia and Panama Trade Promotion Agreements. more>>
FAO: Urgent call for global fight against wheat killer Ug99
Nov. 19, 2008
Representatives of major wheat producing countries have called for urgent coordinated action to prevent and control the wheat stem rust disease strain Ug99, FAO said last week. more>>
NCGA, BIO hit back at coalition attacking ethanol
Nov. 19, 2008
The National Corn Growers Association and BIO responded strongly yesterday to ethanol critics who launched another wave of attacks on corn and ethanol. more>>
Coalition calls for phase-out of ethanol subsidies
Nov. 19, 2008
On Tuesday, a wide array of organizations came together to call on the next Administration and Congress to repeal subsidies for ethanol in light of what they say are harmful effects on the environment, consumers and numerous industries. more>>
Crop Markets Called Steady to Firm on Wednesday
Nov. 19, 2008
The late rally in the stock market on Tuesday will provide some support this morning. more>>
Schafer to lead U.S. delegation to International Conference on Biofuels
Nov. 19, 2008
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer will lead the U.S. delegation to an International Conference on Biofuels in Sao Paulo, Brazil from Nov. 20-21. more>>
NBB applauds EPA for highlighting rule to use 500 million gallons of biodiesel in 2009
Nov. 18, 2008
The National Biodiesel Board today praised the EPA for reminding the petroleum industry it must include a total of 500 million gallons of biomass-based diesel to meet the total renewable fuel mandate for next year. more>>
American Agri-Women discuss common issues with Canadian, Mexican farm women
Nov. 18, 2008
American Agri-Women discussed issues with women from Canada and Mexico in their second annual International Summit at AAW's 33rd annual convention in San Antonio, Texas, November 5-9. more>>
Monsanto announces 2008 preliminary corn yield data
Nov. 18, 2008
Monsanto recently completed a preliminary review of its yield trials conducted throughout the Corn Belt. more>>
Crop Markets Close Lower on Tuesday
Nov. 18, 2008
Crop markets were pressured by crude oil and the stock market turning lower in afternoon trade. more>> |
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