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AgWeb, the Homepage of Agriculture, launched in 2000 as a site devoted to serving all of U.S. agriculture with news, markets, weather and other pertinent information to the business of farming. Since then, AgWeb has grown to become the top general agricultural news site and a popular spot for discussions, blogs and other interaction amongst those involved in agriculture. AgWeb Editorial Staff Sara Schafer, Business & Crops Online Editor

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Cattle Trade Following Equity Market
Unemployment and other factors are impacting the cattle futures market this week. But beef movement remains strong coming off theMemorial Day holiday, although Choice beef values decline but remain still historically strong
November 19, 2020 11:31 PM
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April Pork, Beef Export Value Well Above 2009 Levels
U.S. pork exports had an impressive month in April, and the news was even better for U.S. beef.
November 19, 2020 11:31 PM
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Beef value cuts promoted in Mexico
In an effort to extend the profile of beef value cuts beyond the domestic market, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and the Texas Beef Council teamed up last week to promote the quality and affordability of these items to Wal-Mart directors and employees in Mexico.
November 19, 2020 11:31 PM
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Out to Pasture: Reasons to hate this downturn
It looks like the U.S. beef industry may have missed the best of the weak dollar’s half-off sale on U.S. exports.
November 19, 2020 11:31 PM
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Middle East Unrest Will Likely Drive Nitrogen Fertilizer Costs Up
Escalating unrest in the Middle East is not only going to continue to drive fuel prices up, there’s also a good chance it will do the same to the costs of fertilizing pastures
November 15, 2020 03:21 PM
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Feeding Wheat Grain to Livestock? Get it Tested for Vomitoxin First
To avoid any health problems in cattle, swine, poultry and other animals, growers are highly encouraged to test the grain for vomitoxin levels.
November 15, 2020 03:20 PM
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Survey: Producers Continue to Approve of Beef Checkoff
Despite finding that 7 in 10 producers said the current economic recession had impacted their operations negatively, their approval of the beef checkoff increased from 68% in 2009 to 69% in 2010.
November 12, 2020 08:22 PM
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Ed Barnes, senior director of Agriculture and Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, says technological change is occurring at a rapid pace. “The technology to do all these things is already here,” Barnes adds. “We want to piece it together.”
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Ultra-low Gossypol Cottonseed Gets Boost
USDA-APHIS is considering non-regulated status for a particular type of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed (ULGCS) containing technology that could expand the feed and food markets for cottonseed.
November 12, 2020 08:21 PM
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Moneywise: Natural gas, reproductive technologies and marketing all hit farm wallet
There are likely few benefits for the U.S. in exporting abundant natural gas supplies, says a Purdue University energy economist.
November 12, 2020 07:55 PM
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Dismal Outlook for Feed Prices
Feed costs are expected to skyrocket by next year. Get the full report from AgDay.
November 12, 2020 07:54 PM
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