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An Urban's Rural View Friday, January 27, 2012 6:09PM CST The New York Times food blogger and best-selling cookbook author wields a lot of influence. But he isn't about to bring down animal agriculture and the grain growers who provide the feed for the animals. Argentina Crop Outlook - 2 Friday, January 27, 2012 5:13PM CST Argentine soybeans have suffered through a dry December but, unlike the country's ragged corn, the crop can still bounce back given decent January and February rains. Moving the Needle on No-Till Friday, January 27, 2012 2:13PM CST More than 1,400 people showed up at the arena/convention center in Salina, Kan., to hear how no-till farmers have reduced their costs. Speakers at the conference talked about the importance of rebuilding soil fertility. Newsom on the Market Thursday, January 26, 2012 5:56PM CST Sometimes a question at the end of a presentation cuts right to the heart of the matter.

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	Argentine soybeans have suffered through a dry December but, unlike the country's ragged corn, the crop can still bounce back given decent January and February rains. See DTN Ag News. BArgentina Crop Outlook - 2... The New York Times food blogger and best-selling cookbook author wields a lot of influence. But he isn't about to bring down animal agriculture and the grain growers who provide the feed for the animals. See DTN Ag News. BAn Urban's Rural View... More than 1,400 people showed up at the arena/convention center in Salina, Kan., to hear how no-till farmers have reduced their costs. Speakers at the conference talked about the importance of rebuilding soil fertility. See DTN Ag News. BMoving the Needle on No-Till... A farm bill proposal being crafted by Sen. Kent Conrad builds on crop insurance coverage and would protect against shallow losses, according to an aide to the senator. See DTN Ag News. BConrad Pitches Commodity Plan... Iowa's new 4th Congressional District contains some of the nation's most productive farm ground, but this year it's also home to a congressional election that pits a tea-party-favored incumbent against Iowa's former first lady and wife of the current U.S. Agriculture Secretary. See DTN Ag News. BVilsack Muddies Her Boots...

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	Linda Smith Bio DTN Markets Editor Cash Grains Mixed for the Day; Higher for the Week Saturday, January 28, 2012 2:04PM CST On a daily basis, Friday's cash corn price was up 7 cents at $6.27; soybeans, down 3 cents at $11.72; hard red winter wheat, down 8 cents at $6.62; soft red winter wheat, down 6 cents at $6.28; and hard red spring wheat was unchanged at $8.20. Behind Firm Basis: Farmers Hold, Livestock Eat Friday, January 27, 2012 8:47PM CST One Step Forward Two Back Friday, January 27, 2012 6:33PM CST [Read and Comment on Full Blog]