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GROWMARK: A Mirror Image
In agriculture, change is a way of life. On an almost daily basis, grower-customers deal with changing weather patterns, changing…
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Audio: Interview With Dr. Dave Downey
In this post-Webinar interview, Dr. Dave Downey, executive director and professor emeritus for the Center for Food and Agricultural…
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GROWMARK: Educating The Legislature
When it comes to regulatory issues, Chuck Spencer, director, government affairs for GROWMARK, has a full plate. Besides addressing various…
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2011 Commodity Classic: Optimism, With A Hint Of Worry
Compared with the past few gatherings, the 2011 Commodity Classic was a welcome change. Instead of talk about high crop…
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CF Industries Appoints New Director Of Agribusiness Analysis
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has named Douglas A. Hoadley director, agribusiness analysis. He succeeds Glen N. Buckley, who retired in…
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Cargill Buys Iowa Corn Ethanol Plant
Privately held food producer Cargill has purchased Tate & Lyle’s corn wet mill ethanol plant located in Fort Dodge, IA.…
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Will Corn Following Corn Face Decreased Yield?
The 2010 season was a disappointing one for corn growers in many parts of Illinois, said University of Illinois Extension…
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Where Are The Deals?
Based upon the scuttlebutt in the market-to-date, 2011 is shaping up to be a banner year for agriculture. This follows…
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Beck’s MyRainScout Offers Daily Rainfall Data
Beck’s Hybrids and MyRainReport.com, powered by RainWave, have formed a partnership that makes Beck’s Hybrids the exclusive provider of MyRainReport.com;…
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U.S. AgBank, CoBank Move Forward On Merger Plans
U.S. AgBank and CoBank, two of the five banks in the Farm Credit System, announced today that they have submitted…
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Simplot To Build New Fertilizer Warehouse, Blending Facility
The J.R. Simplot Co. plans to build a new fertilizer storage and blending facility in Caldwell, ID, in place of…
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Regulation: Tough And Tougher
On the regulatory front, retailers say that the hoops they must jump through are getting higher and more challenging. “In…