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U.S. experiences 'soybean backup' as exporters struggle to sell

U.S. News // 6 years ago

U.S. experiences 'soybean backup' as exporters struggle to sell

The trade war with China has left soy exporters scrambling to not only find new buyers, but also to reroute millions of bushels of beans across the country.

Trade war means much of America's soybean harvest will go unsold

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Trade war means much of America's soybean harvest will go unsold

The United States is expecting its largest-ever soybean harvest this fall, and due to the trade war with China, economists predict much of it will not be sold.

Philadelphia Eagles plan to use Darren Sproles more as receiver

Sports News // 9 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles plan to use Darren Sproles more as receiver

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to utilize running back Darren Sproles more this season as a pass receiver than they did last year.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Low corn prices predicted to push ethanol demand

Corn used for ethanol production could exceed the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimate this year due to low prices, a University of Purdue economist said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Farmers could plant most corn in 75 years

Farmers across the United States are prepared to plant the most corn since 1937, a U.S. Department of Agriculture report indicated Friday.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Study: Ethanol production might soon stall

A Purdue economist says U.S. corn demand is exceeding supply and, combined with Midwestern flood losses, ethanol production might soon stall.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Pressure on corn could lead to high losses

The economics of corn, tied to oil and food, also may be tied to record losses in some U.S. farm areas in 2008, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Ethanol industry boosting corn planting

The ethanol industry and high export demand is pushing U.S. acreage dedicated to corn and corn prices towards records. Chris Hurt, Purdue University agricultural economist, is predicting that corn prices will eclipse $3 a bushel for the 2007 marketing yea

Business News // 1 decade ago

U.S. corn prices gaining strength

U.S. corn growers are being pleasantly surprised by an unexpected rise in the price of their crops.

Business News // 1 decade ago

U.S. corn farmers eye 2007 bonanza

Indiana farmers are expected to harvest near-record yields of corn and soybeans this fall, but it may not pay off until next year.

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We'll be watching to see whether other countries restrict pork imports, if the worlds' consumers reduce pork consumption and if the disease is significant enough to further jeopardize already fragile world economic growth
Pork safe to eat despite swine flu concern Apr 28, 2009

Everybody is trying to evaluate how many bushels of corn we've lost because of weather-related damage, what the implications are for prices and who can pay these high prices
Study: Ethanol production might soon stall Jul 01, 2008

In terms of acreage, I've been suggesting that we may have to push acreage up to 88 million to 89 million acres of corn
Ethanol industry boosting corn planting Nov 06, 2006

It looks like we'll have higher prices the rest of this year and into early next year
U.S. corn prices gaining strength Oct 23, 2006

As we use more corn for ethanol production, crop prices are likely to go up
U.S. corn farmers eye 2007 bonanza Aug 14, 2006