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ADM, Bunge slide as ag giant Cargill to lay off 8,000 workers
ADM, Bunge slide as ag giant Cargill to lay off 8,000 workers  MSN
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In the Cattle Markets: Climbing Calf Prices
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Calf and feeder cattle prices have jumped higher over the last few weeks. Several factors are working together to boost prices including rain, fewer calves for sale, and maybe even the impact of import restrictions on Mexican cattle due to screwworm regulations. Lighter weight, 400-500 pound, calf prices have jumped about $30…
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Federal Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight
Federal Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight  Indybay
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Farmers turning to technology in grain bins
Technology is keeping stored grain and farmers safe.          Joel Morgan, owner of northern Illinois-based Morgan Millwright Services, says maintaining stored grain through the winter is one of the most dangerous jobs on the farm. “Traditionally you would need to go in the bin to check it regularly to make sure it’s in condition, which is…
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Polish minister: Warsaw committed to preventing farmers from blocking Ukraine border
Polish minister: Warsaw committed to preventing farmers from blocking Ukraine border  Ukrinform
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Arctic Cold Leaving This Weekend, Will It Return Soon?
Arctic Cold Leaving This Weekend, Will It Return Soon?  DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Economists Forecast a Drop in Land Prices
Lower returns to rented land and higher interest rates began signaling the potential for falling farmland prices in 2023. Farmdoc from the University of Illinois says those signals are continuing, with the current fundamentals suggesting land value reductions of approximately three percent in 2025. A three percent drop would be in line with observed adjustments…
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Protecting pork profitability
Pork producers are seeing some profitability in 2024, and a risk management firm says producers should protect their profitability. Dustin Baker is with Commodity and Ingredient Hedging. “We’ve learned over time that producers need to be looking at their operation holistically and understanding you know their overall margin position and give themselves a long enough…
