Hog producers may benefit from recession due to lower feed costs
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Hog producers may actually be helped by the current recession because of lower feed costs, said a Purdue University Extension...
U.S., Brazil collaborating on biofuels
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), the largest energy company in Latin America, are...
Record export levels continue
DENVER, Colo. -- While economic caution flags are flying as we enter the final quarter of 2008, both U.S. beef and pork export levels...
New approach needed for world trade
WASHINGTON -- A new approach is needed in world trade talks, considering the stalled Doha round of negotiations, according to the American Farm Bureau...
Farm bill amendment changes base acre provision for 2008 crop year
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Cattle market caught in money crisis
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Agriculture in the United States is caught in the web of uncertainty being created by the financial crisis of 2008.The...
Financial crisis hinders U.S. beef, pork exports, but long-term position strong
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Limited credit availability, volatile currency exchange rates and global economic uncertainty will create an uphill climb for U.S. beef and pork...
Hold onto corn; contract your beans
URBANA, Ill. -- A recovery in corn and soybean prices over the next six months is generally expected, making ownership of the crops beyond...
Department of Agriculture production forecast indicates stronger exports
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service released a corrected U.S. Crop Production report Oct. 28. Supply and demand The...
Advice from a specialist: Don’t panic
URBANA, Ill. -- Nervous cattle producers have received a bit of advice from a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist -- don't panic. "Odds favor...
