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Weakness Remains in Ag-Dependent Economies, Survey Finds 11/20 12:05PM

It's no surprise that restraints in farm income are affecting rural economies, but a monthly survey from Creighton University puts some numbers on it.

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DTN Ag Policy Blog

Growth Energy Wants CA Carbon Rule Revisited 11/20 3:01PM

Growth Energy states the group has uncovered some documents that suggest the California Air Resources Board ignored some data and comments from its own consultants when the board wrote rules for a new low-carbon fuels standard.

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Minding Ag's Business

Is Your Buyer Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny? 11/20 4:35PM

The abrupt crash in commodity and fertilizer markets this past year triggered a wave of bankruptcies and frayed partnerships. Dozens of ethanol reorganizations short-changed farmers who had forwarded contracted with them; the bankruptcy of the largest poultry integrator in the country left some contractors without a market; and both dealers and farmers were stung when fertilizer depreciated 70 percent in one year.

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DTN Ag Weather Forum

Have And Have-Not On Harvest 11/20 11:16AM

Vastly different harvest weather fortunes remain in place.

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DTN Ethanol Blog

BP CEO: 'US Gasoline Demand Peaked in 2007' 11/20 8:24AM

BP's CEO Tony Hayward said U.S. gasoline demand will never return to 2007's peak, the Wall Street Journal said, as greater use of biofuels and increased engine efficiency has slashed fossil fuel consumption.

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DTN Production Blog

Whew 11/18 2:37PM

Almost dodged the bullet.

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Harrington's Sort & Cull

The Biggest Loser 11/19 5:20PM

In just four weeks fed steers went from a record average of 870 pounds to 847, from being 13 pounds over the 3-year average to 8 under.

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South America Calling

Brazil starts Testing Ethanol Mix In Diesel 11/20 9:40AM

Brazil has started testing trucks with an 8 to 10 percent blend of ethanol mixed in with conventional diesel fuel.

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Editor's Notebook

Winning Animal Agriculture's Battles 11/20 6:41AM

Animal agriculture's battles with the Humane Society of the United States are far from over. (DTN file photo)

Just because Ohio voters approved the creation of a board to set farm animal-care standards doesn't mean the battle is over, even in Ohio. To win future battles, the animal agriculture industry needs to come up with better arguments.

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In Other Media Blog

In Other Media 11/20 2:25PM

Mead, Neb.-based E3 Biofuels LLC is scheduled to hit the auction block on Dec. 11, according to Ethanol Producer Magazine, and will be sold on an "as-is" basis. E3 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2007 and began seeking investors after the plant struggled to get off the ground because of mechanical problems.

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What DTN Is Watching

Fri Nov 20, 2009 06:20 AM CST

Markets Can soybeans record another day of gains?

Outside Markets Gold, dollar, crude oil trade

Ag Policy Post-mortems on President Obama's Asian trip; USDA reaction to DeLauro's call for beef inspection review

Weather Central U.S. dry Friday, but harvest stalled by mud in central Illinois; Extended forecasts

DTN Special Reports Winter Weather Outlook, Brazil's Broken Dreams

DTN Pulse

DTN Top Stories

Getting By In Brazil

Avoid the Pitfalls and Prosper In Brazil

Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:58 AM CST
There are few places in the world that can match Brazil's raw farming potential. However, this bare-knuckles frontier land, with its unfamiliar language and grinding bureaucracy, may not be for everyone. If you're up to the challenge, though, and have plenty of cash, read on. In this final piece of a four-part series, we provide some advice from seasoned pros on how to survive and prosper in this rugged outback.

Not Typical El Nino for Winter Wheat

U.S. Winter Storm Track May Again Bypass Texas Wheat Areas

Fri Nov 20, 2009 06:26 AM CST
The pattern which brought drought to Texas wheat areas in 2009 may influence the 2009-10 El Nino winter precipitation route as well.

Dryer Grants Available

Get Cash for Clunker Grain Dryers

Fri Nov 20, 2009 03:06 PM CST
You could slash grain drying costs 30 percent or more by installing state-of-the-art systems, and USDA will pay up to 25 percent of the costs to replace your clunker.

Weather Focus: Mixed Outlook

Mixed Midwest Weather Pattern to Get Trade Attention

Fri Nov 20, 2009 03:31 PM CST
The Sunday evening E-CBOT trade will focus on a mixed outlook for late-month harvest weather trends.

Letter From the Editor

Winning Animal Agriculture's Battles

Fri Nov 20, 2009 06:37 AM CST
Just because Ohio voters approved the creation of a board to set farm animal-care standards doesn't mean the battle is over, even in Ohio. To win future battles, the animal agriculture industry needs to come up with better arguments.

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