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Showers to slow U.S. corn seedings from blistering pace
Occasional rainfall over the next week to 10 days will slow seedings of the U.S. corn crop, which was planted at a record fast pace last week, an agricultural meteorologist said on Tuesday.
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White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
The U.S. Senate should cut crop insurance subsidies, the most expensive part of the farm safety net, by $1 billion a year before it passes the new farm bill, the White House said on Monday.
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Weather report: Thunderstorms dot the southern Plains
On the Plains, recovery efforts continue in the wake of the tragic tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. Thunderstorms have re-developed across portions of the southern Plains, including tornado-ravaged areas south of Oklahoma City.
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Corn market reacted poorly to the Crop Progress data
After lagging at a record-slow pace through early spring, corn plantings matched the fastest rate on record last week. Thus, the USDA Crop Progress report indicated that corn seedings are now 71% complete, whereas the industry was expecting a result in the 55%-65% range.
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Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
Agriculture may be a dangerous industry, but on the latest ranking of dangerous jobs from Bankrate, Inc., agriculture is overshadowed by seven other risky professions.
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Oil falls on concern about Federal Reserve direction
Brent oil futures fell towards $104 per barrel on Tuesday, on concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve might scale back its quantitative easing programme, which could damage fragile demand.
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Packer margins jump higher, feeding margins bleak
Higher wholesale beef prices helped drive beef packer margins significantly higher last week, but cattle feeding margins saw only minimal improvement. Average pork producer margins remain positive.
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4 rules for growing a business or industry
It seems paradoxical: When a company or industry tries to diversify beyond its core business, it actually diminishes its chances of successful growth.
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New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
On March 11, 2013, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiated the Animal Disease Traceability Program (ADTP) to track interstate livestock movement.
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Oklahoma producers have access to new OQBN tool
The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network, at its base, is a communication and educational tool to increase opportunities and provide quality cattle to all segments of Oklahoma’s beef industry.
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Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
Crude oil prices rose on Monday against a weaker dollar, but ample oil supplies limited gains, even as equity markets hovered at record levels.
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- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
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