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Apr. 1, 2013

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Stock market soars, while economy plods

The U.S. economy is stuck in neutral, but the stock market continues to soar. What's up with that?...More
Apr. 1, 2013

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Last year’s record-breaking peanut crop to be felt well into 2013

By now, all adjectives have been used for the 2012 U.S. peanut crop — phenomenal, warehouse-buster, record-breaker....More
Mar. 29, 2013

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10 million cotton acres intended for 2013

Did a brief runup in cotton prices in mid-March convince some producers to plant more cotton?...More
Mar. 26, 2013

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Quarterly food basket increases to $46.40, according to TFB’s Grocery Price Watch survey

The total cost of the 16-item basket surveyed was $46.40, an increase of nearly 5.5 percent from results reported in November 2012....More
Mar. 20, 2013

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Growing food biggest challenge of 21st century? (Part 1)

It’s estimated that 850 million people in the world suffer from chronic hunger. 650 million of those are farmers who can’t grow enough food to feed their families....More
Mar. 20, 2013

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2012 drought dug into overall soybean quality

Protein and oil levels matter to soy’s biggest users and a quality product help protect and expand markets....More
Mar. 19, 2013

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Chinese cotton reserves = 3 U.S. crops

The Chinese government's decision to support domestic cotton prices at 40 cents more than the Cotton Outlook A Index is impacting world markets and U.S. producers....More
Mar. 18, 2013

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Textile trade war puts cotton growers in tough spot

A trade war, with ever increasing importance to U.S. cotton growers and textile workers, continues to brew....More
Mar. 15, 2013

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Market anticipating March corn stocks estimate

On March 28, the USDA will release an estimate of U.S. corn stocks as of March 1, 2013....More
Mar. 7, 2013

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Nicosia – Don’t count cotton out just yet

Have U.S. cotton producers been too hasty in their plans for wholesale shifts to grain this season? That’s a question many were asking after listening to Joe Nicosia, executive vice president, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, speaking at an ag update meeting at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show....More
Mar. 7, 2013

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China’s cotton purchases continue to cloud U.S. outlook

China has been a puzzle for most of the cotton-producing and consuming sectors since the time President Nixon opened the country to the rest of the world in the early 1970s....More
Mar. 6, 2013

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Winning the blend in China is big for U.S. cotton growers

China is the biggest buyer of U.S. grown cotton and of long-term critical importance to the industry is convincing the Chinese to use more cotton in their domestic production....More
Mar. 6, 2013

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World Food Prize president cites importance of agriculture and roads

The Vietnam War marked a turning point in the lives of many Americans. One of those was Kenneth Quinn, who entered the war as a young Foreign Service officer and later became president of the World Food Prize....More
Mar. 6, 2013

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Oversupply from record 2012 peanut crop points to fewer acres this year

How many peanut acres are needed in the U.S. in 2013 i to get back to a reasonable carryout that is healthy for the industry?...More
Mar. 5, 2013

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Surging pecan prices hit stiff resistance

After watching a booming market in China and strong sales here at home raise prices to record highs for two previous crops, Western pecan growers have been dismayed to see in-shell price offerings for their 2012 crop tumble as much 40 percent and more below year-earlier levels....More
Mar. 4, 2013

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Brazil case continues to stalk cotton industry

The U.S. cotton industry has a lot at stake in the debate over writing a new farm bill, but U.S. cotton producers have more to lose than other U.S. commodity groups if Congress fails to address one overriding issue....More
Feb. 27, 2013

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U.S. meat exports racking up banner numbers as Japan eases restrictions

Demand for U.S. beef, pork, and lamb is up across the board — from variety products to top grade meat....More
Feb. 7, 2013

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Where have all the beef cows gone?

Cattle numbers are down again, to their lowest level since 1952, according to USDA’s recent inventory count....More
Feb. 1, 2013

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King Cotton and Prince Peanut expecting tough times in 2013

Cotton and peanuts have traditionally been among crop royalty in the South. Historically, if cotton is to be called king, surely peanuts would be the crown prince, but both are likely to face severe challenges for acreage in the upcoming 2013 planting season....More
Feb. 1, 2013

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Nine factors that could impact commodity markets this decade

Nine factors could affect the commodity markets in the coming years, with much of the influence coming outside the United States....More
Jan. 30, 2013

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Higher corn prices would require more rapid export pace, South American crop concerns

The USDA’s Grain Stocks report released on Jan. 11 confirmed that feed and residual use of corn from June through November 2012 had been large, implying that consumption had not been sufficiently rationed following the small crop of 2012....More
Jan. 30, 2013

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Agreement paves way for expanded U.S. beef exports to Japan

United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have announced that the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions which pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan....More
Jan. 30, 2013

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Analysts focus on size of 2013 U.S. corn crop

The drought-reduced U.S. corn crop of 2012 suggested corn prices might behave in a pattern generally described as short crops have long tails....More
Jan. 23, 2013

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Cotton Incorporated seeking to make big splash with new cottonseed oils

Are you a jalapeno fan? A hot habanero enthusiast? Cotton Incorporated is working on just the product for you....More
Jan. 23, 2013

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Ag secretary addresses Brazil, U.S. cotton issue

On several recent occasions, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has referenced the importance of resolving the longstanding Brazil WTO case through new farm policy while expressing 1) concern about Congressional failure to act on long-term policy and 2) questions about continuing to transfer funds to Brazil as part of an agreement to prevent retaliation....More