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a Cargill closing Memphis corn plant, cuts 440 workers
2014-09-23 04:36:16| Food - Topix.net
Cargill Inc. is closing its corn-milling facility in Memphis by early 2015, and may look to sell the property. The Wayzata-based agribusiness company said last week the plant is being shuttered due its distance from Midwest corn growers and the cost of shipping corn there.
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Despite USDA approval, Enlist corn, soybeans face hurdles
2014-09-20 04:40:51| Chemicals - Topix.net
U.S. approval of Dow AgroSciences ' new genetically-modified corn and soybeans takes the agricultural giant a step closer to its "most important" product launch ever, but a series of hurdles remain, the company said on Thursday. "We sure are aware of the concerns that have been expressed," said Dow AgroSciences President Tim Hassinger in an interview.
Farmers: Consider storing corn this fall
2014-09-19 20:05:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Purdue University Extension Corn prices are still low, so Corinne Alexander, Purdue University ag economist, advises storing corn if possible, particularly on your own property. "Keeping crops in on-farm bins, elevators or silos and waiting for market conditions to improve makes the most financial sense," she says. Content Classification: Curated read more
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USDA approves use of GM corn and soybean seeds
2014-09-19 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the use of genetically modified corn and soybean seeds that are resistant to Enlist, a popular weed killer.
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Corn exports strong in Ukraine, despite conflict
2014-09-18 21:11:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Sanctions and trade disruptions in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia dispute have yet to hamper Ukraines corn exports, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates at almost 800 million bushels for the 2013/14 marketing year. read more
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