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DuPont, Monsanto partner on new soybeans
DuPont and Monsanto announced a series of technology licensing agreements that will expand the range of seed products they can offer farmers.
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Smithfield one of world's most-admired food production companies
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest hog producer, has been named one of the most admired global food production companies.
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Shareholder urges Smithfield Foods to consider split
Continental Grain Co, one of the biggest shareholders of Smithfield Foods Inc, has sent a letter to the board urging it to consider splitting the leading U.S. hog producer into three units.
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Cargill optimistic about global food security
In a panel discussion about food security at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum held in Minneapolis, Minn., March 8, Cargill President and Chief Operating Officer David MacLennan said Cargill is optimistic about the ability to feed nine billion people by 2050.
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Smithfield results beat on strong demand for packaged meat
Smithfield Foods Inc, the largest U.S. hog producer, reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates, helped by higher sales of packaged meat products such as Smithfield bacon and Eckrich and Armour sausages.
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Smithfield venture in Mexico gets $40 million boost
The World Bank's private-sector lender said this week it will lend $40 million to Norson, a joint venture in Mexico of local investors and the world's largest pork processor Smithfield Foods, to expand production and cut greenhouse gas emissions at its plants.
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BIVI announces 2013 PRRS Research Award recipients
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has announced the 2013 recipients of its annual Advancement in PRRS Research Awards.
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John Deere Introduces new E-Series Skid Steers
The new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) from John Deere feature enhancements and improvements that were developed after extensive input from customers.
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Wall Street analysts see positive Hormel outlook
The outlook for Hormel Foods remains positive, according to two Wall Street analysts.
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Terramycin 200 now available as a granular formulation
Phibro Animal Health Corporation announces that Terramycin 200 (oxytetracycline) antibiotic is now available as a granular formulation that provides significant advantages for feed mills and producers alike.
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Hormel lifts profit forecast, margins pressured by feed costs
Hormel Foods Corp, the maker of Spam and other food products, raised its profit forecast for the year, encouraged by a strong performance in its grocery division, but said margins will be under pressure due to higher livestock feed costs.
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- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Premium Standard Farms Founder Dies Unexpectedly
- Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
