Monthly Cattle Report Termed "Neutral"


It was the smallest March 1 supply since 2003.

Brazilian Port Delays Not Significant


There were 24 ships waiting to load corn, soybeans or soymeal on Tuesday.

NFU Delegates Adopt Competition Policy


Delegates also want to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Administration authority.

Livestock Truck Overturns In Sioux County


Damage to the truck and trailer was put at approximately $70,000.

USDA Official Negotiating Pork Trade With China


China halted imports of U.S. pork last April.

Vilsack Plans April Trip To Japan


Vilsack will undoubtedly use the trip to lobby Japan to relax its beef import rules.

Nearly Half Of Americans Skeptical Of Global Warming


The poll, conducted last week, indicates a reversal in public sentiment.

Smithfield Foods Reports Profitable Quarter


Smithfield's hog unit posted a loss of more than $55 million.

Northey Will Run For Re-election


Northey is currently serving his first term as Ag Secretary.

Terra Eyes Bid From C.F. Industries


Yara has five business days to match or exceed CF’s bid of $4.68 billion.

FAPRI Study Supports Biofuels Tax Credits


FAPRI says that ethanol production would fall by 1.5 billion gallons per year without tax credits.

Biodiesel Tax Credit Bill Clears Senate Hurdle


A final vote could come this week.

House Bill Would Set Rules For CAFOs


Bill would set rules for animals used to produce food purchased by the federal government.

Farmers Are "Heros" - Vilsack


FAPRI Predicts Second-Largest Corn Harvest In 2010


The think-tank says U.S. farmers will grow more than 13.13 billion bushels of corn
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