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Farmers, ranchers tally contribute to hunger program

02/22/2012 11:03:51 AM
The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau last year raised more than $556,273 and donated more than 10 million pounds of food to assist hungry Americans as part of Farm Bureau’s “Harvest for All” program through Feeding America. ... Full story.

U.S. soybeans drop on worries about China

02/22/2012 11:02:58 AM
U.S. soybean futures fell early on Wednesday on concerns that China, the world's top purchaser of soybeans, may be forced to slow its imports amid signs of strain to the world's second-largest economy, traders said. ... Full story.

Crop markets mixed on Wednesday

02/22/2012 10:57:54 AM
Corn futures are trading mixed at midday. Old-crop contracts are trading slightly higher and new-crop lower ahead of USDA’s annual outlook conference later this week. ... Full story.

Iowa State ag program connects top students, businesses

02/22/2012 10:55:38 AM
The Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative at Iowa State University has created a program offering businesses access to exclusive workshops, strategic leadership roundtables and interaction with top College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students. ... Full story.

Commentary: Taking the litmus test

02/22/2012 10:20:00 AM
The groups who shout the loudest about industry needing to clean up its act need to be put to the test: The litmus test on where they stand on the business of animal husbandry. ... Full story.

Farmers have always been caretakers

02/22/2012 9:13:57 AM
A new and clever video from www.OhioPork.org, explains why farmers raise pigs in barns today and how they have always made animal care and farming innovation a priority. By working harder and smarter, “farmers take care of all of us,” it emphasizes. Consumers also are invited to ask farmers questions. ... Full story.

Consumers often clueless on meat cuts

02/22/2012 8:45:00 AM
Many shoppers are in the dark about pork. Consumer research by the National Pork Board and Merck Animal Health suggests the terminology used in meat departments could be having a bigger than expected impact on purchases. ... Full story.

Oil reaches 9-month high, Iran tension supports

02/22/2012 8:45:00 AM
Brent crude oil reached a nine-month high on Wednesday, supported by Iran-related supply worries, even as weak economic data in Europe and China cast doubt on the outlook for global growth, denting other demand-sensitive assets. ... Full story.

U.S. natural gas lower as mild weather, storage weigh

02/22/2012 8:45:00 AM
U.S. natural gas futures were about 2 cents lower early Wednesday, edging off amid ongoing concerns over a mild winter that has left inventories bloated despite recent production cuts. ... Full story.

High number of tornadoes expected in 2012

02/22/2012 7:30:00 AM
Don’t let the seemingly calm winter fool you - AccuWeather.com forecasters are expecting yet another above-average number of tornadoes this year. ... Full story.

ISAAA: Biotech crops key to solving greenhouse gas issues

02/22/2012 10:43:32 AM
Although agriculture is one of the leading contributors of greenhouse gases (14 percent), biotechnology may be key in reducing the industry’s emissions, according to Clive James, chairman of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications. ... Full story.

Online weather resources

02/22/2012 9:37:42 AM
The unusual weather across the United States this year has brought some drought relief to the Southern Plains while raising concerns over lack of moisture in parts of the Northern Corn Belt. But whether you are enduring a drought, optimistically emerging from a drought or suspecting you might be entering a drought, some user-friendly online resources can help you respond appropriately. ... Full story.
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