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Show features variety of boats, fishing advice
2012-05-20 00:26:58| Agriculture - Topix.net
Shirley Anderson stood aboard the Stingray 195 RX, looking it over once, then twice, but for her, it was a mere dalliance.
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Companies in your neighborhood
2012-05-19 20:12:24| Agriculture - Topix.net
Decatur-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. reclaims the top spot on the listing with $80.67 billion in revenue, after slipping to No.
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TEXT-S&P revises Chiquita Brands outlook to negative
2012-05-19 15:07:53| Agriculture - Topix.net
Overview -- U.S.-based Chiquita Brands International Inc.'s lower-than-expected first-quarter 2012 operating results reflect a combination of factors, including lower banana prices, lower salad sales volumes, and higher fuel costs.
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Resource stocks mirror global economy
2012-05-19 10:58:25| Agriculture - Topix.net
Facebook's flotation on the US stock market was an entertaining distraction from what has been the worst week for equities this year.
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Agriculture Is Supporting Domino's This Weekend
2012-05-19 06:46:00| National Hog Farmer
All those involved in agriculture are being asked to support Domino's this weekend for following sound science when it comes to animal care decisions. read more
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The Andersons Given "Neutral" Rating at Zacks
2012-05-19 06:38:43| Agriculture - Topix.net
's stock had its "neutral" rating reaffirmed by Zacks in a report released on Friday.
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Hundreds attend elephant exhibit
2012-05-19 02:34:10| Agriculture - Topix.net
Brandon Kromer, of Carey, Ohio, who accompanied his son's school outing to the zoo, marveled about the size of the elephants' new enclosure and the winding trail that snakes along the perimeter.
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Nitrogen Applications for the 2012 Corn Crop
2012-05-18 23:13:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: University of Illinois While soil temperatures were warmer than normal last winter, the dry soil conditions have resulted in very little nitrogen (N) loss this spring. According to Assistant Professor of Crop Sciences Fabián Fernández, soils in the state were dry at the beginning of autumn 2011, with above-average precipitation levels only during November and December. read more
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Postemergence Corn Herbicide Considerations
2012-05-18 22:58:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Purdue Extension The eastern Corn Belt's early corn crop has started to and so have the weeds. So now is the time for growers to consider postemergence herbicide applications, says Travis Legleiter, a Purdue Extension weed specialist. In the northern part of the Corn Belt, some of the crop is as far along as the V3, or third leaf, growth stage. Development is even further along in some fields in the southern part of the region. That means corn farmers need to prepare to apply the right postemergence herbicide at the right time, likely within the next few weeks. read more
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Ag Subcommittee Highlights Importance of Fair, Effective Safety Net
2012-05-18 22:48:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: House Agriculture Committee Commodity programs and crop insurance were the focus of a two-day hearing that began on Wednesday, and is the third hearing series on agriculture policy in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill. Title I programs and crop insurance form the backbone of the farm safety net that ensures farmers are able to manage a few seasons of volatile prices or devastating weather patterns. This effort ultimately ensures that consumers have a stable food and fiber supply. read more
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