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.
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.
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.
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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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.