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New study says high grain prices are likely here to stay

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created Sep 15, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

An ethanol-fueled spike in grain prices will likely hold, yielding the first sustained increase for corn, wheat and soybean prices in more than three decades, according to new research by two University of Illinois farm economists.





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World Fertilizer Prices Drop

World fertilizer prices drop dramatically after soaring to all-time highs

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created Dec 16, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

World fertilizer prices began dropping dramatically in late 2008 after reaching all-time highs around April.


Ethanol will curb farm income until economy rebounds, economist says

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created Nov 10, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 3

Ethanol helped drive two years of record profits for grain farmers, but also will hold income down during a looming recession that has already sliced crop prices in half, a University of Illinois economist says.


Agricultural engineer suggests low-energy alternative to high-temperature grain drying

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created Sep 24, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 1

A little-used grain-drying technique can help farmers control energy costs, according to an Ohio State University agricultural engineer.


Industrialization of China increases fragility of global food supply

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created Jan 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Global grain markets are facing breaking point according to new research by the University of Leeds into the agricultural stability of China.


Arkansas rice farmers file a lawsuit

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created Aug 30, 2006 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (17) | comments 0

A group of Arkansas rice farmers has filed a state lawsuit against Bayer CropScience and Riceland Foods Inc., concerning genetically modified rice.


Researcher looks at the future of agriculture

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created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dramatic price fluctuations, increasing demand, the food vs. fuel debate, and other events of the past year may have food producers wondering which way is up.


Study predicts crop-production costs will jump dramatically in 2009

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created Jul 23, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Soaring energy prices will yield sharp increases for corn and soybean production next year, cutting into farmers' profits and stretching already high food costs, according to a new University of Illinois study.


Competitive, trade-friendly nations weather volatile crop yields best

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created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Richer nations with competitive crop production and few trade barriers would fare the best if climate change, weather events or other factors cause yields of grain and oilseed crops to become more volatile, a new study has ...


Deja vu: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war

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created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante heading into the holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.


Black Friday LCD-TV prices down 22 pct, sales up

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created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- A research firm says decisive price cuts are helping sales of LCD flat panel TVs rise after Thanksgiving.



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